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Khirbet Qeiyafa Excavation Report, Vol. II now available

The second published volume of the Khirbet Qeiyafa excavation has just come off the press. It should be available any day now through the Israel Exploration Society. Additional volumes from the Khirbet Qeiyafa excavations are due in the near future.

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Christian Science Monitor Cover Story “What Archaeology Tells Us About the Bible”

The newest issue of Christian Science Monitor has its cover story on archaeology and the Bible, highlighting Khirbet Qeiyafa and the debate over David, Solomon, and the ancient Israelite kingdoms. In all, it is one of the more balanced overviews of … Continue reading

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Other Khirbet Qeiyafa Discoveries: A Tower and an Idol

After all the attention surrounding the recent “David’s Palace” announcement, here are details on some other finds from the final season at Kh. Qeiyafa. Because I have worked as a volunteer at the site for five years running, the Qeiyafa … Continue reading

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A Palace of David Discovered at Khirbet Qeiyafa?

The latest big archaeological news is the press announcement that a Palace of King David has been discovered in the Judean foothills at Khirbet Qeiyafa, a city dating to the time of his reign. Besides the palace, a large pillared … Continue reading

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The 2013 Khirbet Qeiyafa Excavation – Day #1

We’ve begun the final season of work at Khirbet Qeiyafa. Here are some photos with brief descriptions of what’s going on. My work square for this week is down the hill a bit from the ancient city. It’s some kind … Continue reading

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