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Jun 3 Blog

Tomb of Apostle Philip Found

Amid the remains of a fourth- or fifth-century church at Hierapolis, one of the most significant Christian sites in Turkey, archaeologist Francesco D’Andria found a first-century Roman tomb that he believes once held the remains of the apostle Philip.

Apr 29 Blog

The Oracle of Delphi—Was She Really Stoned?

By: Jelle Zeilinga de Boer and John R. Hale

According to Strabo and other sources, the Pythia who gave prophecies on behalf of Apollo was inspired by mysterious vapors. Is there evidence that intoxicating gases actually drifted through the Temple of Apollo at Delphi?

Apr 8 Blog

Hierapolis and the Gateway to Hell

By: Noah Wiener

Italian archaeologists excavating the Phrygian city of Hierapolis in southwestern Turkey uncovered the remains of Pluto’s Gate, a site considered an entrance into the underworld in the Greco-Roman period.

Sep 7 Blog

D.C.-Area Archaeology Event: The Golden Age of King Midas

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

On Sunday, September 11, 2016, Dr. C. Brian Rose will deliver the lecture “The Golden Age of King Midas: Excavations at Gordion, Turkey” in the Washington, D.C. area.

Aug 15 Blog

King Midas and His Golden Touch at the Penn Museum

By: Robin Ngo

The Penn Museum’s exhibit The Golden Age of King Midas showcases objects from a spectacular tomb believed to belong to King Midas’s father from Gordion in Turkey.

Jan 6 Blog

Top 10 Archaeological Finds in 2013

By: Noah Wiener

The New Year is a time to reflect, and we’ve put together a list of the top ten Biblical archaeology finds from 2013.

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