Biblical Archaeology Places
Sep 2
Exploring the Land of Abraham’s Birth
By: Bülent Ortakçı
The city of Urfa (known as Şanlıurfa in Turkish) is a living tapestry of faith. Nestled in southeastern Turkey and revered as the “city of […]
Jul 28
Pella: A Window on Survival
By: Mark Wilson
Eusebius recounts that the Jewish followers of Jesus heeded his warning and fled to Pella for safety before Jerusalem’s destruction.
Jul 3
Imagining Joseph in Egypt
Editor’s Note: The following article contains photos of human remains. A press release from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced multiple discoveries from Tell […]
Jun 19
Statues of Mysterious Classical Figures Found Near Caesarea
A spectacular discovery has emerged near the town of Binyamina along the coast of Israel. Archaeologists uncovered two marble statues, known as protomes, depicting the […]
Jun 15
Synagogues Jesus and Mary Magdalene Knew
In 2009, archaeologists uncovered a first-century synagogue at the town of Migdal on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Its stone benches still lined […]
Jun 8
Was Edom Originally Nomadic?
A recent article by archaeologist Erez Ben-Yosef has reignited debates about nomadic societies, the kingdom of Edom, and, by implication, how the Bible has been […]
Jun 3
Were Early Christians Class Conscious?
In the New Testament, community is central to Christianity. In Acts, believers devote themselves to shared teaching, prayer, and the breaking of bread, while also […]
May 22
A Mysterious Tunnel Near Jerusalem
Archaeologists excavating near Ramat Rachel in Jerusalem have uncovered an ancient rock-cut tunnel that has so far resisted explanation. The tunnel runs about 165 feet […]
May 20
Was the Siloam Inscription a Message for the Dead?
Sometimes, archaeology provides evidence that makes the past feel palpable. Jerusalem’s Siloam Tunnel Inscription is a great example. Carved into the tunnel’s wall is a […]
May 16
Wilderness Wanderings: Where is Kadesh?
By: Robin Ngo
According to the Bible, the Israelites stayed at a place called Kadesh-Barnea following their Exodus from Egypt and wanderings through the desert. Where is Kadesh-Barnea?
