Excavations at the site of Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite empire, have revealed a cuneiform tablet written in a previously unknown Indo-European language. According

Archaeologist Eilat Mazar reveals what may be a seal impression of the prophet Isaiah—unveiled here for the first time ever—in honor of Hershel Shanks’s retirement

Archaeologist Eilat Mazar reveals what may be a seal impression of the prophet Isaiah—unveiled here for the first time ever—in honor of Hershel Shanks’s retirement

Archaeologist Eilat Mazar reveals what may be a seal impression of the prophet Isaiah—unveiled here for the first time ever—in honor of Hershel Shanks’s retirement

A stamped clay seal (bulla) of King Hezekiah in the Bible was discovered for the first time in the Ophel excavations.

Has the tomb of the Apostle Philip been discovered in Hierapolis, one of the most significant sites in Christian Turkey?

Archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of an ancient temple of Zeus Kasios at the site of Tell el-Farma in the Egyptian Sinai Peninsula.

Modern people are not the only ones who enjoy a drink in the tavern after work. Indeed, 5,000 years ago, Mesopotamians did the same thing.

On view through August 19, 2018, the exhibit Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered presents two seal impressions found 3 feet apart in the

Few modern discoveries have caused as much excitement as the Tel Dan inscription that furnished the first historical evidence of King David.

The Biblical Archaeology Society is saddened to announce the passing of our founder and longtime editor,Hershel Shanks.March 8, 1930—Feb 5, 2021

On view through August 19, 2018, the exhibit Seals of Isaiah and King Hezekiah Discovered presents two seal impressions found 3 feet apart in the

In “Archaeology Confirms 50 Real People in the Bible” Lawrence Mykytiuk lists 50 figures from the Hebrew Bible who have been confirmed archaeologically.

Digging just south of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount, Eilat Mazar uncovered a monumental building from the tenth century B.C.—the right time and the right place for

Did Jesus use a magic wand when performing his miracles? It seems so—if we are to judge by some of the earliest depictions in Christian art.

In “Archaeology Confirms 50 Real People in the Bible” Lawrence Mykytiuk lists 50 figures from the Hebrew Bible who have been confirmed archaeologically.

For much of his adult life, the home of  Jesus was in Capernaum, a small fishing village on the Sea of Galilee.

The discovered parchment fragments feature Greek translations of the Books of Zechariah and Nahum, among The Twelve Minor Prophets of the Hebrew Bible.

New photographic evidence confirms reference to King David of the Bible in the ninth-century BCE Mesha Stele.

Excavations around the Gihon Spring in the City of David uncovered a massive 3,800-year-old fortress.

Despite King David’s prominence in the Hebrew Bible, little archaeological evidence has been directly linked to the early years of Judah.

Akkadian, the language of the ancient Babylonians and Assyrians, was once the lingua franca of the entire Near East.

Among the most famous of Jesus’ miracles is recounted in the Gospel of John, where Jesus heals the paralytic at the Bethesda Pool.

While excavating near the Step Pyramid of Djoser, in Saqqara, archaeologists from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities discovered a complete copy of the Egyptian

For a people living in the diaspora, unable to visit the Temple frequently, what kept the memory and centrality of the Temple fresh in their minds? An intriguing stone uncovered at the site of...

In 1884, the local community in Madaba, Jordan, made an incredible discovery, the oldest Holy Land map in the world.

Hezekiah’s Tunnel, part of Jerusalem’s water system and located under the modern City of David archaeological park.

Herod’s Jerusalem Palace had two wings divided by pools and gardens and was protected by three large towers.

Alan Millard examines the Proto-Canaanite precursor to Paleo-Hebrew script of the earliest alphabetic text ever found in Jerusalem.

Is the Biblical Exodus fact or fiction? Scholars and archaeologists argue about aspects of Israel’s Exodus but many agree it occurred.

The 25,000 fragments that make up the Dead Sea Scrolls are considered by many to be the archaeological discovery of the 20th century. They were

The few surviving Torah scrolls that are this old are all very fragmentary and almost illegible. It is thus exciting to find a very old, well-preserved Torah scroll, even if it’s only a fragment, a...

A stamped clay seal (bulla) of King Hezekiah in the Bible was discovered for the first time in the Ophel excavations.

The oldest written Canaanite sentence has been discovered at Tell Lachish. The inscription dates to around 1700 BCE.

In “Archaeology Confirms 50 Real People in the Bible” Lawrence Mykytiuk lists 50 figures from the Hebrew Bible who have been confirmed archaeologically.

Purdue University scholar Lawrence Mykytiuk examines the religious and political figures in the New Testament who can be identified in the archaeological record and extra-biblical writings.

A massive staircase made of basalt plates 4.5 meters wide has been discovered at Tell Hazor, an ongoing excavation by Hebrew University, a part of

The Amorites and especially their language have long puzzled scholars. Indeed, many have wondered whether an Amorite language even existed.

A rare intact inkwell was found in a large Second Temple period building. It is a clay cylinder with a round handle. The discovery of

Steven Shisley examines how the Lord’s Supper transitioned from a full meal to a ritual in his Biblical Views column “From Supper to Sacrament: How the Last Supper Evolved”.

The remains of a Canaanite Fortress have been discovered in the Southern Levant, overlooking the road that follows the Guvrin river, providing passage between the

The Qumran finds included fragments of Daniel traditions known from the Hebrew Scriptures and several texts featuring the figure of Daniel in new and unknown settings. What do these lost texts tell...

Excavations reveal the destruction Pharaoh Merneptah's army wrought on Gezer, a prominent city-state in the Judean foothills.

Excavations at Saqqara continue to reveal incredible finds, including what may be the oldest mummified person ever found in Egypt.

Masada—the remote mountain-plateau in the Judean Desert, where Herod built a palace-fortress and where Jewish Zealots made their last stand against the Romans—is being excavated

Skeletal remains of the two horses laid out, as though still yoked to the 3rd-cent. Roman chariot. Burial mound at Stari Jackovci site in Vinkovci Croatia.

An octagonal gold ring set with a green gemstone carved with an image of the Good Shepherd was among the finds in the wreckage of the shipwrecks

For a people living in the diaspora, unable to visit the Temple frequently, what kept the memory and centrality of the Temple fresh in their minds? An intriguing stone uncovered at the site of...

Deborah, the only female judge in the Bible, served ancient Israel as a prophet, judge, military leader, songwriter, and minstrel.

Learn the history of the tetragrammaton and the various ways people have read YHWH, the four letters of God’s name.

The Jerusalem Temple treasures—Where are they? A mysterious document suggests the treasures may be waiting to be rediscovered.

The origins of Judaism may date centuries later than previously believed. Archaeology and ancient texts suggest that strict observance of the laws of the Torah may not have taken root until the...

The Siloam Pool, where Jesus healed the blind man, has long been considered a sacred Christian site. The exact location remained a mystery until June 2004.

An interview with editors Jonathan S. Greer, John W. Hilber, and John H. Walton.

What are 1,300 non-Christian burials dating to the second century C.E. doing in the middle of one of Rome’s most important Christian catacombs?

While the fall of the Hittite Empire has been an important area of research for decades, new evidence for is continually surfacing.

A Hebrew inscription on a jar unearthed at Tel Abel Beth Macaah may resolve a long-running dispute about the extent of Israelite territory in the

While the field of archaeology is no more than a few centuries old, the world’s first archaeologist lived around 2500 years ago.

Eight miles southeast of Jerusalem sits one of the greatest architectural marvels of ancient Judea, the Herodium.

A stunning 1,500-year-old mosaic that might depict a meeting between Alexander the Great and the Jewish high priest has been revealed in full.

A stone, engraved in Greek, reading "Christ born of Mary.",  was found at el-Taiyiba in the Jezreel Valley in the Upper Galilee.

Purdue University scholar Lawrence Mykytiuk examines the religious and political figures in the New Testament who can be identified in the archaeological record and extra-biblical writings.

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

The 2018 season of excavation at a Late Roman synagogue at Huqoq revealed more fascinating mosaics, including one referencing Numbers 13:23.

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

Archaeologists excavating at Ein Hanniya outside of Jerusalem unearthed seventh-century B.C.E. finds that suggest the presence of a palace in the First Temple period.

The apostle Paul addressed one of his now-canonical letters to the “churches of Galatia," but where exactly were these churches located?

It might seem strange, but in the days of the biblical kings, wine flavored with vanilla was a hit, and not just an overtone either.

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls? The scrolls are considered by many to be the most significant archaeological find of the 20th century.

What are the Dead Sea Scrolls? Why are they important? Learn where the Scrolls were found and by whom, how they came to be acquired

Ancient translations of the original Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls: the Scrolls show differences from the oldest Bible text we have.

The year 2016 marked the 50th anniversary of the now-iconic model of Herod’s Temple created by Michael Avi-Yonah.

For a people living in the diaspora, unable to visit the Temple frequently, what kept the memory and centrality of the Temple fresh in their minds? An intriguing stone uncovered at the site of...

Explore evidence for the significant role that first-century synagogues played in the ministry and teachings of Jesus.

Is the Biblical Exodus fact or fiction? Scholars and archaeologists argue about aspects of Israel’s Exodus but many agree it occurred.

Ancient translations of the original Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls: the Scrolls show differences from the oldest Bible text we have.