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Child Finds Roman-Era Figurine in the Negev - Biblical Archaeology Society
A child searching for “special things” near the Ramon Crater in southern Israel discovered a carved figurine fragment from the Roman-era Negev.
Who Was Isaiah? - Biblical Archaeology Society
His writings are cited more than any other Hebrew text in the New Testament, but modern scholars have deduced that there was more than one writer under the name of Isaiah.
Who Were the Galatians in the Bible? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Archaeological discoveries reveal that first-century Galatia may have stretched from central Turkey to the Mediterranean, reshaping our understanding of Paul’s letter to the Galatians.
The Tombstone of Abercius - Biblical Archaeology Society
Abercius’s epigram is the longest and most explicit early Christian inscription, making it among the most popular and thoroughly studied of all early Christian artifacts.
Rahab the Harlot? - Biblical Archaeology Society
In the Book of Joshua, Rahab (known as “Rahab the Harlot”) assisted two Israelite spies in escaping out the city wall of Jericho.
The Origins of Judaism - Biblical Archaeology Society
The origins of Judaism may date centuries later than previously believed.
Archaeologists Begin Restoring Shamash Gate - Biblical Archaeology Society
A study of the Shamash Gate at Nineveh reveals overlapping destruction layers from the fall of the Neo-Assyrian Empire in 612 BCE and the recent conflict in Mosul under ISIS, challenging how we separate ancient history from modern violence.
Who Is the Pope? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Who is the pope, and how did this position gain such prominence within early Christianity?
Borrowing from the Neighbors - Biblical Archaeology Society
Early Christians were able to draw from a set of rich artistic paradigms when they set out to depict their stories and beliefs in decorative contexts, often leading to the assimilation of well-established pagan artistic styles and images into early Christian art.
The Tel Dan Inscription: The First Historical Evidence of King David from the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
Few modern biblical archaeology discoveries have caused as much excitement as the Tel Dan inscription, which provided the first historical evidence for the biblical King David.
Are Animals Connected to Souls? - Biblical Archaeology Society
How did animals shape the soul in ancient Nubia?
Who Were the Carthaginians? - Biblical Archaeology Society
For much of the first millennium BCE, the Carthaginian empire dominated large swaths of the Mediterranean.
Medusa-clad Athena Statue Unearthed - Biblical Archaeology Society
A Medusa-clad statue of Athena discovered in Laodicea reveals the intersection of Roman Empire, Cleopatra’s age, Greek myth, and early Christianity.
The Prince of Egypt at Saqqara - Biblical Archaeology Society
Archaeologists at the site of Saqqara revealed an impressive tomb belonging to Userefre, prince of Egypt and son of Pharaoh Userkaf
Daily Life in Ancient Israel - Biblical Archaeology Society
From evidence collected in the 1980s and 1990s, a portrait emerges of daily life in ancient Israel during the time of the Biblical Judges.
Archaeological Laborers in the Middle East - Biblical Archaeology Society
Since the 19th century, foreign excavations have relied heavily on local archaeological laborers to conduct their digs.
When Cypriot Jews Revolted Against Rome - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Second Jewish-Roman War, also known as the Diaspora Revolt, swept across the eastern Mediterranean in AD 115–117. Anti-Roman sentiments were particularly strong among Cypriot Jews.
A Capital Conundrum - Biblical Archaeology Society
While excavating in the modern town of Moza, archaeologists uncovered a unique find: a stone capital featuring an eight-branched menorah.
Circular Water Complex Discovered on the Edge of the Ancient Nile - Biblical Archaeology Society
A newly excavated circular water structure at ancient Pelusium in northern Sinai reveals a ritual complex linked to a Nile branch, spanning the Hellenistic to Byzantine periods, offering insight into sacred water use across ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, and early Christian contexts.
The Vanilla Enigma: How a Canaanite Tomb Rewrote Spice History - Biblical Archaeology Society
Vanilla found in a 3,600-year-old Canaanite tomb reveals ancient trade routes brought the spice to the Levant millennia before its known domestication in Mesoamerica.