Tag: Archaeology

1. The Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered between 1947-1956 in 11 caves (5 by Beduin; 6 by archaeologists) on the upper northwest shore of the Dead Sea. The area is 13 miles east of Jerusalem, and is -1300 ft. below sea level (Jerusalem is +2400 ft. above sea level).2. Near the caves are the ancient r...

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In the rugged and war-torn landscape of ancient Canaan, few cities were as prominent and powerful as Hazor. Frequently mentioned in both archaeological records and biblical accounts, Hazor played a central role in the geopolitical dynamics of the Late Bronze Age and the early Iron Age. Its dramatic ...

(Note from the Author: Why do a series on Dinosaurs? How does that fit in with Bible Archaeology? - - - I will be the first to admit this is a little off topic, but I do feel it fits into the overall atmosphere of this blog. Perhaps on the fringe, but it does fit in. A great many people have questi...

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 ...

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Mar Saba Monastery There were many realms of influence within the area of Jerusalem and the Holy Lands during the crusader period. One of these was the Mar Saba Monastery. This monastery, dedicated to Saint Sabas, was home to several hundred monks at the time of the crusades and it’s leaders were ap...

Three of the largest religious faiths all see this small piece of earth as holy ground. The combination of the importance of this space to Christians, Jews and Muslims makes this piece of rock unquestionably the holiest place on earth. Located atop the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, the Islamic Shrine 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...

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Pompeii was a city built more than 2000 years ago which got covered in ash from when the Vesuvius erupted. The people died intoxicated by fumes coming from the eruption. "To us at distance it was not clear which mountain was belching out the cloud, but it was later discovered to be Vesuvius. In form...