Tag: Archaeology

Ancient Israel is a term used to describe the history and culture of the Israelites, an ancient Semitic people who lived in the area that is now Israel and Palestine. The history of ancient Israel can be divided into several distinct periods, including the biblical period, the monarchy period, the e...

Archaeologists in Luxembourg have discovered a remarkable hoard of Roman gold coins dating back around 1,600 years. The collection, featuring the portraits of nine Roman emperors from the fourth and fifth centuries C.E., includes three particularly rare coins depicting Eugenius, a short-lived and il...

Thus far in this short series we have looked as figurines from Mexico, carved stones from Peru, dinosaur tracks from Turkmenistan and additional dinosaur tracks in the United States. This last installment takes us to another corner of the world, Cambodia. The last item we will examine is one I find...

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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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Ephesus is a big deal for Luke. It is here that Paul is presented as being larger than life. Just as the events that led up to the Jersualem conference (Acts 15), the events in Paul's work led up to the highlight of his ministry: Ephesus. To get a better grasp of the episodes connected with this cit...

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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The Temple of Diana was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and a symbol of the city of Ephesus' power and wealth. It was built in the 6th century BC and was dedicated to the Greek goddess Diana, who was also known as Artemis. The temple was massive, measuring 120 meters long and 69 meter...

Below are photographs and descriptions of buildings and places as they are today. Buildings that were constructed after Paul's time are still addressed, so keep in mind that Paul would not have seen such architectural structures as the Library of Celsus and the Temple of Hadrian. Click on an image b...

The study of ancient civilizations often relies on the fragments of history they've left behind. Among the most critical pieces of the historical puzzle are the Assyrian texts, a vast collection of inscriptions, clay tablets, and cuneiform writings that provide a window into the world of the mighty ...