A large limestone fragment discoverd in a Jerusalem excavation may show the name of biblical king Hezekiah, according to archaeologist Eli Shukron and epigrapher Gershom Galil. The broken slab measures around 5.5" x 4" x 2" and was found near the Gihon Spring back in 2007. Scholars published the large fragment a year after its... Continue Reading →
We just learned today that Dr. Eilat Mazar passed away in Jerusalem. No details have been released except that she will be buried tomorrow. She became widely known in the archaeological world for her discovery of "David's Palace" in Jerusalem, among other biblically-related finds. Here is a release from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where... Continue Reading →
There is a special opportunity to see and learn how archaeology really works this Sunday evening, August 9, at 8pm Eastern Time. For just $10 (only $5 for ASOR members) you can attend a live webinar from the Biblical Archaeology Society on "Digging Deeper: How Archaeology Works." This affordable webinar is hosted by Dr. Eric Cline, an... Continue Reading →
My most recent dig site, Khirbet a-Ra'i, has just been proposed as the location of biblical Ziklag, a town linked with David shortly before he became king over Judah. I worked with this excavation for two weeks of its summer, 2019 season. We were aware of the archaeologists' identification of the site but naturally waited... Continue Reading →
Archaeologists may have found Isaah's "autograph" during excavations in Jerusalem. This clay impression (bulla) was uncovered a few years ago along with others, including one belonging to King Hezekiah. It was finally announced this morning in a press release. Dr. Eilat Mazar has an article on this find, calling it "a unique and fantastic discovery"... Continue Reading →
If you are interested in Archaeology and the Bible, and especially if you're curious what it's like to join a dig, a new video is available for your enjoyment. The video covers recent work at biblical Lachish and was created by Bob Henry and Rachel Martin, a couple that participated in recent excavations there. Lachish... Continue Reading →
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