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What Is the Jezreel Valley? - Biblical Archaeology Society
A natural route connecting the Coastal Plain to the Jordan Valley and beyond, the Jezreel Valley is the site of numerous biblical events.
Two Shipwrecks for the Price of One - Biblical Archaeology Society
While exploring the famous first-century BCE Antikythera shipwreck off the southern coast of Greece, divers made some remarkable new discoveries.
Understanding the Jewish Menorah - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Jewish menorah is the most enduring and iconic Jewish symbol.
How December 25 Became Christmas - Biblical Archaeology Society
Discover how December 25 became the date for Christmas.
Exploring Jesus's Hometown - Biblical Archaeology Society
Discover the rich history and vibrant present of Nazareth, from its humble first-century roots as Jesus’s hometown to a diverse modern city known for religious coexistence, historic churches, bustling markets, and archaeological sites.
Anglo-Saxons in the Byzantine Army - Biblical Archaeology Society
While elite sixth-century CE graves in England may be famous for what they tell us about Anglo-Saxon culture, they might also bear evidence that the peoples of the British Isles were more connected to the ancient world than previously assumed.
What Happened to Cain in the Bible? - Biblical Archaeology Society
What happened to Cain in the Bible? Genesis covers Cain’s birth, murder of Abel, exile, children.
Rebuilding the Lighthouse of Alexandria - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Lighthouse of Alexandria stood as one of the tallest manmade structures in the world for a millennium and a half, until it went out of operation in 1303 CE
On the Trail of a Lost Athenian Temple - Biblical Archaeology Society
Etched into a stone on a hillside some 12 miles from Athens is a graffito that may help scholars identify a 2,500-year-old Athenian temple.
Who Was Phoebe? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Explore the legacy of Phoebe, a prominent first-century Christian leader praised by Paul, who equates her with other leaders in the early movement. More than a servant, Phoebe was a minister, patron, and key figure in the early Church.
Lilith - Biblical Archaeology Society
In most manifestations of her myth, Lilith represents chaos, seduction and ungodliness.
The Mediterranean’s Master Traders - Biblical Archaeology Society
By the late ninth century BCE, Phoenicians from Tyre and Sidon had established a robust Mediterranean trade network. In southern Spain—likely biblical Tarshish—they established a coastal settlement at Cerro del Villar.
The “Original” Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls - Biblical Archaeology Society
Explore how the Dead Sea Scrolls help scholars compare the Masoretic Text and the Septuagint in the search for the Bible's original language, as discussed by Emanuel Tov in Biblical Archaeology Review.
Identifying Biblical Authors with Statistical Analysis - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Hebrew Bible is the product of centuries of oral and written transmission, combining numerous sources and multiple redactions.
Tel Burna’s Cypriot Pithoi - Biblical Archaeology Society
While Cypriot pithoi were commonly used in maritime shipping during the Late Bronze Age, few have ever been found in the southern Levant.
Deciphered Dead Sea Scroll Reveals 364-Day Calendar - Biblical Archaeology Society
Scholars deciphered the code on reconstructed scroll 4Q324d, finding the scroll describes a 364-day calendar used by the Qumran community.
Scandalous Women in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
Mary Magdalene, Jezebel, Rahab, Lilith. Today, each is considered one of the most scandalous women in the Bible.
Underground Thessalonica - Biblical Archaeology Society
Thessaloniki’s new Metro reveals stunning archaeological discoveries beneath the city, including ancient streets, necropolises, and public buildings from the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and early Christian periods—many linked to the time of the Apostle Paul.
Did the Ancient Israelites Think Children Were People? - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Book of Exodus presumably reflects the views of its Israelite authors on their deity, morality, and the like.
Can AI Date the Dead Sea Scrolls? - Biblical Archaeology Society
A team has proposed a new method for dating the Dead Sea Scrolls.