Tag Archives: Eli Shukron

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 →

Posted in archaeologists, Biblical Archaeology, Inscriptions and Manuscripts, Jerusalem, New Discoveries | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Register for the 1st International Conference on Biblical Archaeology Online (in English, Español y Portuguesa)

Posted on October 23, 2019 by LukeChandler

If you’ve wanted to attend an overseas biblical archaeology conference but never have the time and/or money, Hebrew University and the Moriah Center are bringing this year’s International Conference on Biblical Archaeology online to you. For a reasonable registration fee … Continue reading →

Posted in archaeologists, Biblical Archaeology, Conferences & Meetings, Links to interesting stuff, Tech & Resources | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How did bells on the High Priest’s garment sound?

Posted on November 4, 2016 by LukeChandler

In 2011, archaeologists Eli Shukron and Ronny Reich uncovered a golden bell in Jerusalem that may have belonged to a 1st century High Priest. Small golden bells were part of the High Priest’s official attire when ministering in the Holy … Continue reading →

Posted in archaeologists, Bible comments, Jerusalem, Short videos | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Archaeologists find 2,000 year-old chisel used to build Western Wall

Posted on April 23, 2014 by LukeChandler

Excavations near Jerusalem’s Temple Mount uncovered a 2,000 year-old chisel at the foot of the Western Wall. Archaeologist Eli Shukron believes it was used in the construction of the wall around the early 1st century A.D. The chisel was found … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Architecture, archaeologists, Biblical Archaeology, Israel, Jerusalem, Jesus, New Discoveries | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New Discovery: Earliest archaeological evidence of Bethlehem during First Temple Period

Posted on May 23, 2012 by LukeChandler

Excavations in Jerusalem have produced a bulla inscribed with the name of Bethlehem from the biblical Divided Kingdom period. A bulla is a piece of clay that was used for sealing a document or object. The bulla was impressed with the seal of the person who sent … Continue reading →

Posted in Biblical Archaeology, Inscriptions and Manuscripts, Jerusalem, New Discoveries | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment