(Honestly, this is not a plot for another Brendan Fraser “Mummy” movie.)
The remains of a mighty Persian army said to have drowned in the sands of the western Egyptian desert 2,500 years ago might have been finally located, solving one of archaeology’s biggest outstanding mysteries, according to Italian researchers.
Bronze weapons, a silver bracelet, an earring [...]
Archive for the ‘General Archaeology’ Category
Lost Persian Army Found in Egypt?
Posted in Egypt, General Archaeology, tagged Archaeology, Artifacts, Egypt, Herodotus, Persia on November 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Teenage Brit Tourist Discovers Lost City Under the Sea
Posted in General Archaeology, Interesting places to visit, tagged Archaeology, Archaeologists, Montenegro, underwater archaeology on October 29, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I have mentioned an urban legend that the most important archaeological discoveries are a result of sheer chance. How about this latest example?
Michael Le Quesne, 16, was swimming off a popular beach in Montenegro with his parents and his ten-year-old sister Teodora when he spotted an odd looking ’stone’ at a depth of around two metres. It [...]
Blog for a New Excavation – Tel Burna
Posted in Biblical Archaeology, General Archaeology, Israel, Links to interesting stuff, tagged Archaeology, Biblical Archaeology, Links to interesting stuff, Tel Burna on October 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »
A new excavation is planned for a site called Tel Burna. It is a candidate for the biblical Libnah. The blog introduces the site, and explains some of the process in preparing for an excavation. The info is easy to read and avoids unnecessary technicality.
A survey of the site was conducted in June. As the [...]
Ancient Footsteps (Literally)
Posted in General Archaeology, Israel, tagged Archaeology, Artifacts, Israel, Art & Architecture, mosaics, Lod on October 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Workers have discovered footprints and sandal prints from the workers who prepared a stunning Roman-era mosaic in ancient Palestine.
The 1,700 year old mosaic, which is one of the largest and most magnificent ever seen in Israel, was exposed in the city of Lod in 1996 and was covered again when no resources could be found [...]
Have Coins from Joseph’s Time Really Been Found in Egypt?
Posted in Egypt, General Archaeology, Misuses of biblical archaeology, tagged Archaeologists, Biblical Archaeology, coins, joseph on September 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Several readers may have seen or heard about a recent report that coins from Joseph’s time have been found in Egypt. A couple of news agencies have picked it up. I’ve even seen individuals posting about it on Facebook.
There are some significant problems with this story, starting with the fact that coins were not invented [...]
Khirbet Qeiyafa Coming to New Orleans (via ASOR)
Posted in 2009 Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation, Biblical Archaeology, General Archaeology, Links to interesting stuff, Tech & Resources, tagged Archaeologists, Archaeology, ASOR, Biblical Archaeology, Elah Fortress, Khirbet Qeiyafa on September 23, 2009 | 4 Comments »
New Orleans will be hosting the annual meeting for the American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR) this November 18th – 21st. ASOR meetings draw hundreds of archeologists, scholars, students and specialists for a few days of presentations and discussions on the subject of Near Eastern Archaeology.
Khirbet Qeiyafa (The Elah Fortress) is featured on the first [...]
Unprecedented Carving of Alexander the Great Found at Dor
Posted in General Archaeology, Israel, tagged Alexander, Archaeology, Art & Architecture, Artifacts, Dor, Israel on August 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Israel National News reports that excavations in Tel Dor, an ancient port city along Israel’s coast, have produced a gemstone with a very small, very detailed portrait of Alexander of Macedon, a.k.a. Alexander the Great. The current excavations are supervised by Dr. Ayelet Gilboa and Dr. Ilan Sharon.
Archaeologists are calling it an important find, indicating the [...]
Short Discovery Channel Video: It’s “Cool” to be an Archaeologist
Posted in General Archaeology, Short videos, tagged Archaeologists, Archaeology, interview on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A brief interview with professional archaeologist Matthew Cochran. Key quote:
There’s very little romance in this… It makes for good party stories, but there’s ticks and snakes periodically, and it’s hot. But it’s fun.
No romance?? With dirt & dust, broken pots & jars, heavy rocks, filthy clothes, high temps, ancient sewers and no Ark of the Covenant?? [...]
“Book and Spade” Interview – part 2
Posted in Biblical Archaeology, General Archaeology, Israel, Links to interesting stuff, Personal, Tech & Resources, travel, tagged Archaeology, Biblical Archaeology, Book and the Spade, Elah Fortress, interview, Israel, Khirbet Qeiyafa, Links to interesting stuff on August 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The second half of my interview with Gordon Govier of “The Book and the Spade” is online here (temporary link) for streaming and download. This 15-minute program segment describes some of the experiences I and others had excavating at Khirbet Qeiyafa, and some “extra” benefits that come from working at a site in Israel.
