Archaeologists announced the discovery at Tel Lachish of an ancient Judahite shrine dating to around the time of King Hezekiah. The shrine had been desecrated, which may relate to biblical accounts of Hezekiah's religious purge against idols and "high places." These finds include a toilet, which relates to another Bible account. More on that in a... Continue Reading →
The Bible Lands Museum in Jerusalem has opened a new exhibit, In the Valley of David and Goliath, featuring artifacts from the Khirbet Qeiyafa excavations. I worked with this dig from 2009 to its conclusion in 2013. The discoveries are illuminating the culture and political situation in Southern Canaan during the earliest days of the... Continue Reading →
Another great museum has partnered with Google to let you visit without leaving home. You can now “walk” through the Israel Museum in Jerusalem using Google Street View to observe displays as if you are there in person. The museum is known for its large collection from the Ancient Near East, including many famous biblical artifacts. If you are in Jerusalem,... Continue Reading →
We discovered some nice things at biblical Lachish over the past two days of excavation. Here are photos of some of them. I will start with a typical oil lamp from Old Testament times. Scorching is visible around the area of the wick. We found a beautiful decorative bead made of faience, which is powdered quartz with... Continue Reading →
Busy day with the excavation, but with some nice discoveries. We have nearly completed our first week at this year's archaeological dig. Here are a few highlights. First, the new ancient gate. My dad is a beast when it comes to heavy tools. I found a beautiful piece of pottery today. It was imported from... Continue Reading →
The new archaeological season has begun at the biblical Lachish, the second city of the Kingdom of Judah. Lachish played roles in geopolitics, conspiracy, assassination, and was a key objective for multiple invaders. We began our season on Sunday afternoon after lunch. Yossi Garfinkel gave an introduction and site tour to volunteers including my group,... Continue Reading →
Bible, Archaeology, and Travel with Luke Chandler 
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