A remarkable site with two identified periods of use—and the tantalizing mystery of why it was left a ghost town

The ‘oldest known gate’ found in the Holy Land

A Roman military base, at the foot of one of the world’s most battled cities

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An inscription that confirms the biblical account of Ahaz’s tribute to Tiglath-Pileser III

Could this architectural capital reveal the glory of King David’s palace?

Few could have matched the prodigious work ethic of Dr. Eilat Mazar—except, perhaps, her sister.

Few could have matched the prodigious work ethic of Dr. Eilat Mazar—except, perhaps, her sister.

‘Excitement on a level I can’t remember ever experiencing,’ one Assyriologist said.

We know the regnal lengths for the other kings of Israel and Judah. Why the comparative ambiguity surrounding King Saul?

If so, what was he doing in the east Sinai outpost of Kuntillet Ajrud?

“[T]hou shalt make the tabernacle with … scarlet ….”

Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the limited excavations that occurred in Israel, 2020 was another major year of discoveries for biblical archaeology. Here’s our selection of the top finds, in ascending order of significance.

The archaeological evidence for the battles of the judges

Even the seemingly unimportant finds validate the biblical record.

A revolutionary artifact with several lines of text ‘centuries older than any known Hebrew inscription from Israel’—and paralleling several scriptures regarding Israel’s entry into Canaan

New research corroborates the biblical account of King David’s chain of outposts within Edom.

A new discovery highlights the biblical account of ancient Israel’s size.

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A chronicle told by the Bible, validated by archaeology

A consistent measurement in ancient vessels, with a connection to the biblical account

Two recent discoveries highlight one of Jerusalem’s most turbulent epochs.

A major coin hoard from the last Jewish revolt against Roman rule—1,670 years ago