Tag: Archaeology

The Bible mentions many cities that have since been lost, such as Sodom and Gomorrah. It also mentions ancient empires, such as Babylon and Assyria, that have long since disappeared. These references have led scholars to explore the Bible's connections to these ancient civilizations. They have stud...

New research is shedding light on the fascinating bouleuterion, the ancient city hall, of Teos, an ancient Greek city located in present-day Turkey. The ruins of temples, roads, a harbor, and a rainwater cistern near Turkey's western coast reveal the once-thriving metropolis of Teos. Founded around ...

Embarking on a journey through time, Classical and Mediterranean Archaeology invites us to unravel the mysteries of ancient civilizations that once flourished around the Mediterranean basin. This captivating field of study delves into the remnants of cultures that have shaped the course of human his...

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Archaeological discoveries have shed light on many Bible stories, providing evidence that these events may have actually happened. Here are a few examples:The city of Jericho: The Bible says that the Israelites conquered the city of Jericho by marching around it seven times and blowing trumpets. Arc...

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Christogram from Byzantine Church found in Early 2014 A Christian church with beautifully crafted mosaic floors was discovered by a construction crew building a new neighborhood in Israel. Once the ruins were found the Israel Antiquity Authority (IAA) was called in and a salvage operation was begun....