Jan 1 Blog
By: Nathan T. Elkins
Roman Emperor Nerva’s reform of the Jewish Tax had a significant effect on Jews and Christians of the first century C.E.
Dec 30 Blog
By: Biblical Archaeology Society Staff
During the First Jewish Revolt against Rome (66–70 C.E.), which ended with the destruction of the Temple, Jews minted their own coins dated to the first, second, third, fourth and, more rarely, even fifth year of the revolt.
By: Robin Ngo
As we ring in the New Year, check out the top Biblical archaeology discoveries that amazed us in 2016!
Oct 17 Blog
A rare gold coin depicting Roman emperor Nero was unearthed in excavations just outside the Old City of Jerusalem in Israel. This coin is especially significant because it was discovered on a scientific excavation, so its findspot is clear.
Sep 7 Blog
A bronze Judaea Capta coin issued by Jewish ruler Agrippa II was discovered in the 2014 Bethsaida excavations.
Sep 3 Blog
By: Noah Wiener
If archaeologists are the detectives of history, then ancient coins are the “smoking guns” of the ancient crime scene. Looting removes this evidence.
Apr 3 Blog
Using NASA data and 3D modeling, researchers have dispelled a long-held theory regarding the relationship between two famous monuments in ancient Rome.
Mar 16 Blog
A 1,900-year-old Roman gold coin minted by Emperor Trajan was recently found by a hiker in Galilee.
Aug 5 Blog
Excavations near Jerusalem uncovered a rare hoard of coins dating to the fourth year of the Great Revolt against the Romans (69/70 C.E.).
Jul 11 Blog
There is an archaeological adage that says that “excavation is destruction.” Digging into ancient strata to examine buried artifacts is considered an important but irreversible […]
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