Tag Archives: Archaeology

“How Archaeology Works” webinar!

Posted on August 8, 2020 by

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

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

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

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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See Sennacherib’s biblical invasion of Judah in the British Museum

Posted on January 29, 2019 by

The Bible describes Sennacherib’s invasion of Hezekiah’s Judah in three different books. Sennacherib dedicated a central room in his palace to this same event. Clearly, it made an impression all around. All three biblical accounts describe Sennacherib’s army coming to Jerusalem … Continue reading →

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New Archaeology Documentary on Lachish Dig (It’s free)

Posted on February 24, 2018 by

A couple of weeks ago, I posted a new documentary video on the recent archaeological expedition to biblical Lachish. This video shares perspectives from both directors and volunteers who worked on the dig, and shows some new discoveries that are … Continue reading →

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Isaiah’s Personal Seal Found?

Posted on February 22, 2018 by

Archaeologists may have found Isaah’s “autograph” during excavations in Jerusalem. This clay impression (bulla) was uncovered a few years ago along with others, including one belonging to King Hezekiah.  It was finally announced this morning in a press release. Dr. … Continue reading →

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New Video on Lachish Excavation

Posted on February 14, 2018 by

If you are interested in Archaeology and the Bible, and especially if you’re curious what it’s like to join a dig, a new video is available for your enjoyment. The video covers recent work at biblical Lachish and was created … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem Discoveries: New stone courses for Western Wall, theater-type structure

Posted on October 16, 2017 by

The IAA has announced new discoveries from excavations under Wilson’s Arch, near the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The press release includes interesting details and I encourage you to read it. Some excerpts and photos: “Eight stone courses of the Western Wall that had … Continue reading →

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Masada Dig Yields New Discoveries from Jewish War

Posted on September 11, 2017 by

Preliminary results from the new excavations at Masada have been released, with “tremendous amounts” of new finds illuminating the famous Roman siege. Here are some excerpts: “We’re actually excavating a refugee camp,” said Guy Stiebel, the archaeologist leading excavations carried … Continue reading →

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