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Mar 17 Blog

A Mikveh in Roman Ostia

Excavators in the ancient Roman port city of Ostia made an incredible discovery when they uncovered a semi-subterranean Jewish ritual bath, or mikveh. Likely built […]

Mar 7 Blog

The Bacchic Cult at Pompeii

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

While carrying out excavations at the archaeological site of Pompeii in Italy, archaeologists uncovered a large banqueting room painted with a nearly life-size frieze of […]

Mar 3 Blog

Plants and the Philistine Cult at Gath

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

Although the Philistines are well known from ancient texts, including the Hebrew Bible, and their cities have been extensively excavated, many questions remain about their […]

Eighth-century mosaic of the Tree of Life from Hisham’s Palace in Jericho. Tamar Hayardeni (Tamarah)

Jan 29 Blog

The Tree of Life Beyond the Bible

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

A central feature in the Garden of Eden story, the Tree of Life is one of the Hebrew Bible’s more memorable symbols. But this biblical […]

Nov 25 Blog

Megastructure Uncovered at Tel Shimron

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

Archaeologists at Tel Shimron in Israel’s Jezreel Valley have uncovered a remarkable megastructure, so far unique within the southern Levant. Rising nearly 20 feet above […]

Photo of dig site at a 4,000-year-old temple on the island of Failaka in Kuwait

Nov 15 Blog

Bronze Age Temple Discovered in Kuwait

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

A joint Kuwaiti-Danish excavation has uncovered a 4,000-year-old temple on the island of Failaka in Kuwait. Belonging to the ancient kingdom of Dilmun, the temple […]

Aug 2 Blog

Neolithic Homes Uncovered in Saudi Arabia

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

While little is known about the Neolithic people of northwest Arabia, recent excavations in the region have showcased their cultural complexity as well as their […]

Modern tefillin, painted black, being strapped to the arm. Courtesy Emil Aladjem, IAA.

Jun 21 Blog

What Color Were Ancient Tefillin?

By: Jennifer Drummond

Tefillin, commonly known as phylacteries in English, are Jewish ritual leather cases containing Bible verses written on tiny scrolls, strapped on the forehead and arm […]

Jan 8 Blog

Buddha in Ancient Egypt

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

While excavating the ancient Red Sea port of Berenike in southeastern Egypt, an international team discovered a remarkable statue of Buddha dating to the Roman […]

Oct 23 Blog

11,000-Year-Old Boar Statue Uncovered at Gobekli Tepe

By: Nathan Steinmeyer

Excavators at the site of Gobekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey have uncovered the life-size statue of a wild boar, carved out of limestone. According to […]

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