Bringing the Bible to life at NRB: an immersive encounter with Israel’s living history
The Bible is often discussed, debated, and analyzed. At NRB, one exhibit invites attendees to experience the world behind the text through archaeology.
From the Pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount: Jerusalem’s pilgrimage road reopens
For the first time since the Roman destruction of Jerusalem, visitors can now walk the full length of the Pilgrimage Road in the City of David, a street that once carried multitudes of Jews ascending from the Pool of Siloam toward the Holy Temple, during the Second Temple period.
Ancient stone vessels and the Sanhedrin: why the modern Knesset must champion the Third Temple
This archaeological treasure forces an unavoidable question: Can the Knesset truly claim to be the heir of the Sanhedrin while ignoring the institution that made the ancient court legitimate—the Temple in Jerusalem?
Miracles and heroes in many shapes this Chanukah
How puzzling that it’s one of the Jewish holidays to which Christians are least connected.
Ancient Hasmonean Wall Uncovered in Jerusalem: Evidence of Maccabean Power and Mysterious Destruction
A massive section of Jerusalem’s Hasmonean period city wall has been unearthed at the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum, revealing one of the most complete and longest segments ever discovered from the Maccabean era.
New Atlas Reveals Roman Roads 50% More Extensive Than Previously Known
Visualizing these ancient routes will provide a better understanding of historical trends, “including the rise of Christianity across the region and the spread of ancient outbreaks.”
For the first time in Jerusalem: an Assyrian inscription from the First Temple period was discovered
The discovery strengthens our understanding of the depth of the Assyrian presence in Jerusalem, and the extent of its influence on and involvement in the conduct of the affairs of the Judean kingdom.
Ancient 1,500-Year-Old Synagogue Unearthed in the Golan Reveals Flourishing Jewish Life in Antiquity
The discovery deepens the evidence of Jewish presence in the biblical region of Bashan, reaffirming ancient ties to the Land of Israel.
Breakthrough Tech: Cosmic Rays Reveal Hidden Chambers Beneath Ancient Jerusalem
Israeli researchers have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in archaeology, utilizing cosmic rays to detect hidden chambers beneath Jerusalem without disturbing the ground.
Hoard of Gold Coins and Jewelry Discovered During Excavations at Hippos
The ancient city of Hippos, overlooking the Sea of Galilee from the east, was an important Christian center and episcopal seat in the Byzantine period, with at least seven active churches