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A Biblical Spice Rack - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Bible reflects knowledge of herbs and spices, which perfumed the Jerusalem Temple, sweetened the home, and seasoned meals during the Exodus.
Magnificent Samaritan Village Discovered - Biblical Archaeology Society
Salvage excavations northeast of Tel Aviv revealed the remains of a magnificent Samaritan village dating back 1,600 years or more.
Pompeii Reborn - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Pompeii Archaeological Park is launching a 100-million-euro project aimed at regenerating the archaeological landscape of the ancient city.
The Binding or Sacrifice of Isaac - Biblical Archaeology Society
Explore how Jewish and Christian traditions interpret the Binding of Isaac (Akedah), from its biblical origins and ritual symbolism to its profound influence in art, liturgy, and interfaith thought.
What Color Was Tekhelet? - Biblical Archaeology Society
In the Bible, a shade of blue called tekhelet was God’s chosen color for the ancient Israelites.
Has the Childhood Home of Jesus Been Found? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Excavations beneath the Sisters of Nazareth Convent in Nazareth uncover a remarkably preserved first‑century courtyard house—possibly venerated since Byzantine times as the childhood home of Jesus, according to matching pilgrim accounts and archaeological evidence.
Rare Wick Discovery Illuminates Bronze Age Burials - Biblical Archaeology Society
Excavations at the site of Neve Efraim, near Tel Aviv, have revealed three of the oldest lamp wicks ever discovered.
Besieging Masada - Biblical Archaeology Society
The first-century CE siege of Masada is one of the most famous sieges in the history of Judah.
The Search for Noah’s Flood - Biblical Archaeology Society
Explore the origins of the Noah’s Flood story—biblical, Mesopotamian, and scientific—and why truth in myth may matter more than fact.
How Were Biblical Psalms Originally Performed? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Biblical psalms are an important part of traditional worship. Today psalms are sung as they were two or three thousand years ago.
Where Was the First Council of Nicea? - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Nicene Creed was adopted by the church’s first ecumenical assembly, the First Council of Nicea, in 325 CE. This meeting took place in Nicea—modern İznik, in Turkey—but the exact location of the proceedings has never been identified.
Daily Life in Ancient Israel - Biblical Archaeology Society
What was life like for the tribes of Israel in the time of the Biblical Judges, the period archaeologists call Iron Age I?
Monumental Dam from Time of Biblical Kings Uncovered - Biblical Archaeology Society
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have uncovered the largest dam ever constructed in ancient Israel.
Ashkelon’s Roman-Era Tombs to Open - Biblical Archaeology Society
Two stunning Roman-era tombs are undergoing an extensive preservation process to be finally open to the public.
Ancient Pergamon - Biblical Archaeology Society
Ancient Pergamon perched atop a windswept mountain along the Turkish coastline and gazing proudly—almost defiantly—over the azure Aegean Sea
Paul’s First Missionary Journey through Perga and Pisidian Antioch - Biblical Archaeology Society
Paul’s first missionary journey took him from Cyprus into the heart of Anatolia.
The Arch of Titus’s Menorah Panel in Color - Biblical Archaeology Society
A team of scholars has digitally restored a panel from the Arch of Titus to its original color— a glimpse of what ancient Rome looked like.
An Egyptian Queen in Jerusalem - Biblical Archaeology Society
“Of Queen Berenice” reads the reverse of this solid gold coin discovered in the Givati Parking Lot excavations in Jerusalem.
Judith: A Remarkable Heroine - Biblical Archaeology Society
Judith: A Remarkable Heroine is the first half of Robin Gallaher Branch's article discussing Judith, the heroine of the book bearing her name.
Minor Prophets in the Bible: Amos - Biblical Archaeology Society
Readers of the Hebrew Bible may be familiar with stories about Moses, Samuel, David, Elijah, and even major prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel, but what about minor prophets, including Amos, Hosea, Micah, and Zephaniah?