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Sep 3 Blog

Medinet Habu: Philistines in Egypt

By: Don Knebel

Mr. Don Knebel traveled with BAS to Egypt in 2007; subsequently Jordan and many other places in the world. In 2015 he wrote “Flushed with Curiosity; […]

Jul 7 Blog

The “Philistines” to the North

By: Robin Ngo

The northern Sea Peoples, according to BAR author Ephraim Stern, are known to us not by name in the Bible but from Egyptian sources—and from archaeology.

Jun 20 Blog

The Philistine Marketplace at Ashkelon

By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff

Daniel Master and Lawrence Stager examine what was traded and by whom in Philistine Ashkelon.

Jun 17 Blog

Philistine Cemetery Unearthed at Ashkelon

By: Megan Sauter

The first and only Philistine cemetery ever discovered was found outside the walls of ancient Ashkelon.

Dec 18 Blog

Digs 2018: Migration and Immigration in Ancient Israel

By: Robert Cargill

Migration and immigration are not just modern occurrences—both the Bible and archaeology show that ancient Israel was a land of immigrants. Come along and explore several excavations investigating the movement of peoples throughout the Holy Land and learn about the 2018 dig opportunities!

Dec 19 Blog

Digs 2017: Digging Through Time

By: Ellen White

Each year students and volunteers from around the world travel through time by participating in excavations. We explore the history of the land of the Bible as we dig into the archaeological past. Learn about this year’s exciting excavation opportunities!

Jun 28 Blog

Ashkelon’s Last Hurrah

By: Megan Sauter

BAR Associate Editor Megan Sauter chronicles the final season of the Leon Levy Expedition to Ashkelon.

Dec 14 Blog

Digs 2016: Passport to the Biblical World

By: Robin Ngo

Each summer, volunteers from around the world come to Israel and Jordan to participate in archaeological digs. Grab your passport and join BAR as we visit four digs that will open a portal to the storied world of the Bible and our ancient past.

Dec 11 Blog

2015 Scholarship Recipients Dig into the Biblical World

By: BAS Staff

Straight from the field to you, hear from the individuals who were awarded BAS scholarships in 2015.

Aug 10 Blog

Iron Age Gate and Fortifications Uncovered at Philistine Gath

By: Robin Ngo

Remains of the monumental city gate and fortifications of Iron Age Gath—home of the Biblical giant Goliath—were uncovered in excavations at Tell es-Safi in central Israel.

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