Artifacts seized from antiquities dealers: Spoils taken in battle by Bar Kokhba rebels fighting Romans
Investigation into those involved in the case raises the suspicion that the finds were looted from a hiding complex in the Judean foothills that served as a refuge during the Bar Kokhba Revolt
New Lachish Find Adds Fuel to the Debate: Is the Bible Accurate?
Prof. Yosef Garfinkel, head of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology, announced at the university’s archaeology conference two weeks ago that he had uncovered a fortified wall at Tel Lachish.
City of David Excavations Reveal Jar Fragment from Period of Later Prophets
Archaeologists working at the City of David – Givati Parking Lot excavations have uncovered a fragment of a clay jar decorated with a human face. Only two wide open eyes, a nose, one ear and a small section of the corner of the mouth survived intact.
1,600-Year-Old Inscription Blesses Wealthy Estate Owner
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) discovered a 1,600-year-old inscription recording the blessing of a wealthy Samaritan owner. The inscription was in an excavation being made of a new neighborhood at Tzur Natan in Samaria in central Israel.
Dead Sea Scrolls Written by Celibate Jewish Essene “Monks”, Qumran Skeletons Confirm
The Essenes were contemporary with other Jewish sects such as the Pharisees and Sadducees. Nagar compared them to Christian monks.
DC’s New Museum of the Bible Invites Visitors to Touch the Western Wall
The Western Wall stone is only one of the impressive aspects of the 430,000-square-foot building with a view of the U.S. Capitol.
Were Gates of Solomon’s Desert Fortress, Described in 1 Kings, Uncovered in Israel?
“The Bible says that Solomon built a fortress in the desert. The archeologists are sure that they have found all the hallmarks of the gate of Solomon.”
Ancient Roman Theater Discovered Under Kotel Proves “Deep Connection of Jewish People to Jerusalem”
In a surprising find by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), archaeologists have unearthed an ancient theater which proves Jewish heritage in the times of the Bible.
Seals Bearing Names of Biblical Kings Discovered in City of David [VIDEO]
A collection of seals (bullae) from the late First Temple period, discovered in the City of David, shed light on the bureaucracy of ancient Jerusalem.
Excavation at Gezer Confirms Biblical Account of City’s Fiery Destruction
Recent archeological excavations at the site of the ancient city of Gezer have confirmed the Bible’s account of the city’s destruction by Egypt through fire.