New scans push Turkey’s Noah’s Ark formation closer to proof
Renewed interest in the ark’s remains carries meaning beyond the question of archaeology. It stands as a reminder that mankind entered into a binding covenant with God the moment Noah stepped off that vessel, one that has never been revoked and continues to carry obligations today.
Mikveh from final days of the Second Temple discovered beneath Western Wall Plaza
The ancient ritual bath, sealed beneath a layer of ash and pottery from the destruction of 70 CE, emerged from the earth just days before the Tenth of Tevet—the fast day that marks the beginning of Jerusalem’s siege by the Babylonians.
Foxes in Bethsaida: Hints of Lamentations Prophecy and Harbinger of Hope for Jews and Christians in the Holy Land
Archaeologists recently discovered 1,700-year-old footsteps of a young fox, immortalized in the concrete of a wall at the Christian holy site of Bethsaida on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Archeologists find evidence of Josiah, the last king of Judah
Archeologists announced that they had discovered evidence of the biblical story of the death of Josiah, the last great king of Judah, at the hands of the Egyptian Pharaoh Necho II. Historians say the story took place in 609 BCE at Megiddo in Northern Israel, known in Greek as Armageddon.
Academic Boycott Threatens Archaeological Research in Judea and Samaria
Growing international pressure on archaeological research in Judea and Samaria is threatening the preservation and study of sites crucial to understanding biblical history, according to Israeli heritage officials and archaeologists.
Ancient Chinese Inscription Found in Jerusalem, Hinting at Biblical Connection to Sons of Keturah and Magog
Dating from 1520-1570 CE, the bowl represents the first Chinese porcelain vessel found in Israel to feature an inscription.
Jerusalem of Gold: 2300-year-old child’s ring discovered in City of David
The ring’s small diameter leads experts to suggest it is a child’s ring, either girl or boy, who lived in Jerusalem during the Hellenistic period. “An unusual and deeply moving find, not one found every day.”
Israel’s Best Kept Secret: Biblical Migdal (aka Magdala)
In 2021 this sleepy town (pop. 2000) just north of Tiberias, was in the news for an exciting (and very rare) find, revolutionizing the way researchers understood an entire time period (more on that shortly).
Impressive Hiding Complex dating back to Bar Kokhba Revolt revealed near the Sea of Galilee
It is the most extensive hiding complex discovered to date in the Galilee. The excavation uncovered finds that reveal dramatic episodes in the history of the Jewish people.
New study at Gezer site proves Biblical accounts of David and Solomon
A new archeological study seems to point towards the Biblical accounts of King David and King Solomon being historically accurate.