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Sep 12 Blog

Biblical Town of Ziklag May Have Been Discovered

Researchers announced their belief that they may have uncovered the biblical town of Ziklag. Located between Kiryat Gat and Lachish in southern Israel, Khirbet a-Ra‘i […]

Apr 20 Blog

Where Did the Philistines Come From?

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Excavators at Tell es-Safi/Gath, the site of Gath of the Philistines mentioned in the Bible, found an exceptionally well preserved horned altar reminiscent of the Israelite horned altars described in the Bible. What can this find tell us about the cultural origins of the Philistines?

Jan 15 Blog

Largest Known Ancient Egyptian Fortress Excavated at Tell el-Habua

By: Robin Ngo

The Egyptian Antiquities Ministry recently announced the excavation of a 3,000-year-old fortress—the largest discovered to date in Egypt—at the site of Tell el-Habua.

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