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A Mysterious Menorah Pendant - Biblical Archaeology Society
How did a lead pendant, decorated with an image of the Temple menorah, end up in the ruins of a Byzantine structure near the Temple Mount?
Who Is Joseph’s Wife in the Bible? Who Is Aseneth? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Meet Aseneth, Joseph’s Egyptian wife and mother of Ephraim and Manasseh.
Where Are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Biblical Archaeology Society
Where were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
Dig Tales - Biblical Archaeology Society
BAS 2025 Dig Scholarship winners recount unforgettable hands-on archaeology experiences—from Israel and Turkey to Greece—sharing discoveries, challenges, and community in the field.
Identifying Pi Ramesses - Biblical Archaeology Society
Egypt's Pi Ramesses could help date the period of the Exodus.
Tomb of Ancient Greek Noblewoman Discovered - Biblical Archaeology Society
During salvage excavations in central Greece, archaeologists discovered a cemetery dating to the Archaic and Classical period.
The Prequel Gospels - Biblical Archaeology Society
While some might take issue with adding to the biblical canon, it is a practice that existed long before the books of the New Testament were written.
The Betrothal of Mary and Joseph in the Bible
Any reader would recognize immediately that elements of their courtship were extraordinary.
The Origins of Judaism - Biblical Archaeology Society
The origins of Judaism may date centuries later than previously believed.
The Birth of Writing - Biblical Archaeology Society
Writing is one of humanity’s most significant inventions, emerging in the ancient Near East, in both Mesopotamia and Egypt, simultaneously.
The Ten Lost Tribes - Biblical Archaeology Society
Discover the archaeological and biblical evidence behind the Assyrian conquest of Israel and the origins of the “ten lost tribes.”
The Cyrus Cylinder - Biblical Archaeology Society
Explore the history and meaning of the Cyrus Cylinder—an iconic Persian inscription linked to the return of the Judean exiles.
What Is the Best Bible Translation? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Discover how different Bible translations compare in style, content, and readability, and learn which version best fits your needs with BAS’s expert guide.
Mapping Troy’s Luwian Context - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Trojans were not Greek or Hittite.
Young Girl Discovers Egyptian Scarab - Biblical Archaeology Society
While scarabs originated in Egypt, they also became popular in the southern Levant with the spread of Egyptian influence.
Is Sheshonq Buried at Tanis? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Archaeologists were shocked to discover a trove of 225 ushabti figurines bearing the name of Pharaoh Sheshonq III
The Nephilim and the Sons of God - Biblical Archaeology Society
Who were the Nephilim—the mysterious “sons of God” and their powerful offspring in Genesis 6?
- Biblical Archaeology Society
The Adam and Eve story states that God formed Adam out of dust, and then Eve was created from one of Adam’s ribs.
Church of St. Stephen's Mosaic Masterpiece - Biblical Archaeology Society
Discover the restored sixth-century St. Stephen’s Church mosaic from Beer Shema—an extraordinary Byzantine masterpiece now on public display in Southern Israel.
Megastructure Uncovered at Tel Shimron - Biblical Archaeology Society
Archaeologists at Tel Shimron in Israel’s Jezreel Valley have uncovered a remarkable megastructure, so far unique within the southern Levant.