Biblical archaeology

Persian-era mass grave of children found during excavations in Israel’s Tel Azekah - study

Simply made pottery jars, beads, copper jewelry, and stone and mortar hammers were discovered within the cistern alongside the remains.

Archaeological dig site at Tel Azekah, Israel, Mach 29, 2026.
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu plants a flag at the archaeological site Sartaba in Judea and Samaria.

Israel's Heritage Minister: Palestinians destroying archaeological sites like ISIS did in Syria

Rare half-shekel coin discovered in Judean Desert by the Israel Antiquities Authority, February 26, 2026.

Rare half-shekel coin used in biblical census count discovered by archaeologists in Judean Desert

Margaret Malka Rawicz sits with a Bedouin lady who took her to tend sheep in Sinai Desert.

Walking the Exodus: One woman's journey through the desert Moses crossed


Ancient city in Iraq emerges from reservoir drained due to climate change

Kurdish and German archaeologists resumed excavations of an ancient city that had been previously submerged under the waters of the Mosul Dam reservoir.

The archaeological site of Kemune in the dried-up area of the Mosul reservoir

Thousands of illegal archaeological artifacts found with antiquities dealer

In one of the most significant raids in recent times, the IAA seized stolen coins from the Bar Kochba Revolt, the Persian Period, the Second Temple Period and the reign of the Hasmoneans.

 Some of the coins seized from an illegal antiquities dealer in Modi'in.

The Ebal Amulet – the oldest Israelite text ever found

It was as if I had been finding, and putting together the pieces of a large, difficult jigsaw puzzle – pieces that came from ancient history, archaeology, geography and biblical textual analysis.

 The writer, Zvi Koenigsberg, holding up the amulet.

Ceramic vessels from Jerusalem may have been ancient grenades - study

The residue of explosive material in the findings from 11th-12 century Jerusalem indicates that it may have been locally made.

Composition of trace residues from the contents of 11th–12th century sphero-conical vessels from Jerusalem.

Menorah graffiti: Carving on Ephesus Celsus Library stairs an enigma

The menorah became employed as a Jewish symbol sometime in the 3rd century, so far three have been found in ancient Ephesus which had a flourishing Jewish community.

 The restored Celsus Library of Ephesus, one of the ancient world's most impressive libraries.

'You cannot curse what God has blessed'

Opinion: Discovery of “cursed tablet” is warning to antisemites

 Tablet found on Mount Ebal in the Samaria mountains in the West Bank containing the word "curse" 10 times.

The double standard of the desecration of Jewish holy sites

Opinion: Christians and Jews should be equally alarmed.

 Palestinian rioters vandalized Joseph's Tomb in Nablus in the West Bank, April 10, 2022.

‘Archeology helps us interpret the Bible and vice versa’

Curatorial officer at Museum of the Bible: "Archeology is a puzzle."

 Bet Al-ma inscription stone at the Israel Museum

How New Testament writers viewed Old Testament prophecy 

Spring Bible & Archaeology Fest 2022

A facsimile of the Isaiah Scroll, one of the Dead Sea Scrolls, is displayed inside the Shrine of the Book at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem September 26, 2011. Developed in partnership with Google, the Israel Museum on Monday launched its Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Project, allowing users to explore t

Does 'curse amulet' prove the discovery of Joshua's altar on Mount Ebal?

“It’s at the right place, at the right time, and has the right stuff.”

 Tablet found on Mount Ebal in the Samaria mountains in the West Bank containing the word "curse" 10 times.