Tag Archives: Archaeology

Proposed text of new Hezekiah inscriptions in Jerusalem

Posted on December 15, 2022 by LukeChandler

Eli Shukron and Gershon Galil have announced the identification of several stone inscriptions from Hezekiah in and around Jerusalem’s ancient water system. Remarkably, one of their newly identified inscriptions is at the end of Hezekiah’s tunnel, just below the spot … Continue reading →

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Possible Monumental Inscription with Hezekiah’s Name

Posted on October 27, 2022 by LukeChandler

A large limestone fragment discoverd in a Jerusalem excavation may show the name of biblical king Hezekiah, according to archaeologist Eli Shukron and epigrapher Gershom Galil. The broken slab measures around 5.5″ x 4″ x 2″ and was found near … Continue reading →

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Biblical inscription from Mt. Ebal, but a note of caution

Posted on March 26, 2022 by LukeChandler

Archaeologists have revealed a small, ancient lead amulet with an inscription that was discovered on Mt. Ebal in the rubbish pile of a previous excavation. Back in the 1980s, Dr. Adam Zertal uncovered a stone structure atop Mt. Ebal that … Continue reading →

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Updated Report: Turkey will NOT return Hezekiah’s Tunnel inscription to Israel

Posted on March 11, 2022 by LukeChandler

(See update at bottom) A report today states that Turkey has agreed to return the famous inscription from Hezekiah’s tunnel back to Jerusalem. The inscription, etched on stone near the western end of the 8th BC water tunnel, describes how … Continue reading →

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A King’s John? Another Biblical-Era Toilet Found in Jerusalem

Posted on October 5, 2021 by LukeChandler

Archaeologists announced the discovery of a 2,700 year-old toilet, complete with septic tank, in a large ancient building along the Haas Promenade, just south of Jerusalem. A couple of other toilets have been found in Jerusalem and Judah over the … Continue reading →

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Archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar passes away

Posted on May 25, 2021 by LukeChandler

We just learned today that Dr. Eilat Mazar passed away in Jerusalem. No details have been released except that she will be buried tomorrow. She became widely known in the archaeological world for her discovery of “David’s Palace” in Jerusalem, … Continue reading →

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“How Archaeology Works” webinar!

Posted on August 8, 2020 by LukeChandler

There is a special opportunity to see and learn how archaeology really works this Sunday evening, August 9, at 8pm Eastern Time. For just $10 (only $5 for ASOR members) you can attend a live webinar from the Biblical Archaeology … Continue reading →

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Gov’t complex from time of Hezekiah, Manasseh discovered near US Embassy in Jerusalem

Posted on July 22, 2020 by LukeChandler

The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced the discovery of a large building from the ancient Kingdom of Judah that has been dated to the time of kings Hezekiah and Manasseh (Heb. – Menashe). The Jerusalem Post article includes photos and … Continue reading →

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Recognize this famous ancient spot in Israel?

Posted on January 11, 2020 by LukeChandler

If you have traveled to Israel, you’ve likely visited the place in the photograph below. Do you recognize it? Take a few seconds to figure it out before reading further. It looks quite different now due to recent work to … Continue reading →

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Archaeologists propose new site as biblical Ziklag. Is it so?

Posted on July 10, 2019 by LukeChandler

My most recent dig site, Khirbet a-Ra’i, has just been proposed as the location of biblical Ziklag, a town linked with David shortly before he became king over Judah. I worked with this excavation for two weeks of its summer, … Continue reading →

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