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Jan 1 Blog

Roman Emperor Nerva’s Reform of the Jewish Tax

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

How Ancient Jews Dated Years

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.

Dec 30 Blog

Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Discoveries in 2016

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

Gold Nero Coin Comes to Light in Jerusalem

By: Robin Ngo

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

Judaea Capta Coin Uncovered in Bethsaida Excavations

By: Robin Ngo

A bronze Judaea Capta coin issued by Jewish ruler Agrippa II was discovered in the 2014 Bethsaida excavations.

Sep 3 Blog

Ancient Coins and Looting

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

Ara Pacis Illuminated

By: Robin Ngo

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

Rare Roman Gold Coin Minted by Trajan Found

By: Robin Ngo

A 1,900-year-old Roman gold coin minted by Emperor Trajan was recently found by a hiker in Galilee.

Aug 5 Blog

Coins Celebrating the Great Revolt Against the Romans Unearthed near Jerusalem

By: Robin Ngo

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

Southampton Archaeologists and Engineers Get a New Perspective on Unexcavated Artifacts

By: Noah Wiener

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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