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An Assyrian Letter to the King of Judah - Biblical Archaeology Society
For the first time, a fragment of a cuneiform inscription from the First Temple period (c. 1000–586 BCE) has been excavated in Jerusalem.
Who Is Balaam Son of Beor? Part Two - Biblical Archaeology Society
Was Balaam a prophet or a villain?
Who Were the Philistines, and Where Did They Come From? - Biblical Archaeology Society
New archaeological and DNA evidence—alongside biblical accounts—trace the Philistines’ origins to the Aegean world, including Crete.
Did Northern Scribes Help Write the Bible? - Biblical Archaeology Society
In the late eighth century BCE, a series of military campaigns conducted by the Assyrian Empire devastated the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
The Exodus: Fact or Fiction? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Explore the archaeological and textual evidence behind the biblical Exodus. Did it really happen—and if so, when?
King David's Tomb–A Closer Look - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Hebrew Bible makes it clear that King David was buried somewhere on the narrow ridge of the City of David near the Gihon Spring.
The Origins of Egypt’s Karnak Temple - Biblical Archaeology Society
Famous within for its conquest relief of Shoshenq I, the temple complex at Karnak was one of the most important religious sites in ancient Egypt
Who Was Jesus’ Biological Father? - Biblical Archaeology Society
How could the product of a virginal conception truly be human since the Y chromosome did not come from a human father?
Christmas Stories in Christian Apocrypha - Biblical Archaeology Society
One of the most familiar images of the Christmas season is the nativity scene.
Advancing Marine Archaeology - Biblical Archaeology Society
Explore how cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing marine archaeology.
Where Was Jesus Born? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Was Jesus really born in Bethlehem, or was his true birthplace Nazareth?
Bible Secrets Revealed, Episode 3: “The Forbidden Scriptures” - Biblical Archaeology Society
Explore Bible Secrets Revealed Episode 3, “The Forbidden Scriptures,” with Dr. Robert Cargill’s in-depth summary of the History Channel series.
The Assassination of Sennacherib - Biblical Archaeology Society
The assassination of Sennacherib, king of Assyria, is presented in the Bible as God’s cosmic justice against an evil king.
Golden Treasure Trove Discovered at Hippos - Biblical Archaeology Society
Archaeologists uncover a stunning hoard of Byzantine gold coins and jewelry at Hippos-Sussita, hidden 1,600 years ago from the invading Sassanid army.
Sennacherib’s Administration in Jerusalem - Biblical Archaeology Society
Excavators with the IAA have uncovered two large administrative buildings in the Mordot Arnona neighborhood of Jerusalem.
What Does the Bible Say About Tattoos? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Examine the taboo on tattoos in the Bible.
10 Great Biblical Artifacts at the Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem showcases rare Biblical artifacts that illuminate ancient cultures, texts, and archaeological connections to scripture.
The “Strange” Ending of the Gospel of Mark and Why It Makes All the Difference - Biblical Archaeology Society
Scholars agree the Gospel of Mark is the earliest–by several decades, which has profound implications for our understanding of the “Jesus story”.
The Chariots of Israel - Biblical Archaeology Society
Early eighth-century BCE Megiddo is famous for two massive stable complexes, thought by early excavators to be the stables of Solomon.
Who Were the Babylonians? - Biblical Archaeology Society
The Babylonians are certainly one of the Bible’s biggest baddies, but they were also one of history’s greatest empires.