The top three reports in biblical archaeology in July 2026 featured evidence of Judahite idolatry, remains from the Babylonian destruction in Jerusalem, and the discovery of three, previously unknown Assyrian kings. 3. Burnt Wooden Beams from Babylonian Destruction Discovered in Jerusalem Archaeologists excavating at the Givati Parking Lot in Jerusalem recently discovered charred wooden beams [ ]
In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, during the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came to John the [ ]
Here is your one-stop shop for a monthly recap of the latest news from the world of biblical archaeology. The top three reports in biblical archaeology from June 2026 included accounts related to ancient Israel s history, including potential evidence of Hezekiah s reforms, a new dig at Ashdod, and significant discoveries at Shiloh. 3. New Study [ ]
I recently returned from excavating at biblical Shiloh with the Associates for Biblical Research (ABR). While there, I served as a Square Supervisor and my wife served as the Wet-Sift Supervisor. This was ABR s eighth season excavating at Shiloh, and we have learned much about the site through our work. Shiloh is located 19 miles [ ]
This past month, the news was filled with reports about a mysterious tunnel in Jerusalem, archaeological evidence of the fall of Nineveh, and the discovery of lost pages of a New Testament manuscript. Here were the top three reports in biblical archaeology in May 2026. 3. Ancient Tunnel Discovered in Jerusalem The Israel Antiquities Authority [ ]
This month, I am continuing my series “Letters from the Biblical World,” in which I explore extra-biblical letters from the ancient Near East that appear to reference or illuminate people, places, and events described in the Bible. Having already written about the Amarna Letters and the Lachish Letters, I will now turn my attention to [ ]
As the month draws to a close, it s time to look back at the most significant news stories from the world of biblical archaeology. They included a Roman goddess from a biblical city, a Roman Emperor depicted as an Egyptian Pharaoh, and the haunting discovery of a mass children s grave. Here were the top three [ ]
The books of Ezra and Nehemiah record the return of the Jewish exiles to Jerusalem in the Persian era, focusing on the rebuilding of the temple and the city walls, as well as the spiritual reforms they initiated. In the Hebrew Bible (the Old Testament in Christian Bibles), Ezra and Nehemiah form a single book. [ ]
This past month, we saw news stories about the ancient world from modern-day Israel, Egypt and Jordan. Here were the top three reports in biblical archaeology in March 2026. 3. 2,100-Year-Old Inscribed Sling Bullet Uncovered at Hippos A 2,100-year-old lead sling bullet inscribed with the Greek word “Learn” was uncovered in the southern necropolis of [ ]
The Shroud of Turin is perhaps the most famous artifact associated with Jesus of Nazareth. Some say it is a clever medieval forgery, while others believe it to be the actual burial shroud of Jesus Christ, who was crucified by Pontius Pilate early in the first century. Much of what the average person knows about [ ]