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Oct 10 Blog

The House of Peter: The Home of Jesus in Capernaum?

Italian excavators working in Capernaum may have uncovered the remnants of the humble house of Peter that Jesus called home while in Capernaum.

Jul 4 Blog

Jewish Worship, Pagan Symbols

By: Walter Zanger

What are zodiac mosaics doing in ancient synagogues in Israel?

May 11 Blog

Did I Find King David’s Palace?

By: Eilat Mazar

Digging just south of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, Eilat Mazar uncovered a monumental building from the tenth century B.C.—the right time and the right place for David’s royal residence.

Sep 18 Blog

Tel Maresha Caves Reveal Hellenistic Treasures

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Recent excavations shed further light on how ancient peoples used the subterranean cave complexes at Tel Maresha.

Sep 16 Blog

Tel Maresha Caves Reveal Lost World of the Idumeans

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Tel Maresha, located in the Judean foothills southwest of Jerusalem, exists on two levels—one a typical Hellenistic town; the other a subterranean metropolis of cave complexes.

Mar 5 Blog

Raising the BAR

By: Susan Laden

From humble beginnings, Biblical Archaeology Review has become the world’s most widely read Biblical archaeology magazine. See how it all began—with Hershel Shanks at the helm—and some highlights from the past 43 years.

Jun 30 Blog

Jesus’ Birthplace Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage List

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

June 29, 2012 update: Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity was confirmed as as the first Palestinian UNESCO world heritage site by a 13-6 vote.

Apr 16 Blog

Cast of Characters

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

A list of prominent biblical scholars, professors, priests and many others who have been involved in the study, publication and protection of the Dead Sea Scrolls.

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