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Sep 12 Blog

Biblical Town of Ziklag May Have Been Discovered

By: BAS Staff

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 […]

Feb 18 Blog

Who Were the Minoans?

By: Noah Wiener

Crete’s Minoan civilization has long been considered Europe’s first great Bronze Age society. But who were the Minoans? A recent DNA study suggests that the Minoan civilization comprised of local Europeans rather than outsiders.

Jun 19 Blog

Site-Seeing: Face to Face with Ancient Greek Warriors

By: Beth Ann Judas

The Archaeological Museum in Nauplion, Greece, is a must-visit. The centerpiece of the museum’s collection is the Dendra Panoply, a complete bronze suit of body armor.

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?

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May 31 Blog

The Greeks Go to Washington

By: Robin Ngo

The National Geographic Museum exhibit The Greeks—Agamemnon to Alexander the Great showcases more than 550 artifacts from 22 Greek museums and spans 5,000 years of history and culture.

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Oct 30 Blog

Phaistos Disk Deciphered? Not Likely, Say Scholars

By: Robin Ngo

A Bronze Age artifact that has eluded decipherment for over a century has finally been decoded—so claims linguist Gareth Owens. This article presents reactions by Aegean Bronze Age script experts.

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