Tag: Archaeology

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....

Cedars of LebanonThe common thought is Noah alone, or with the help of his sons built the Ark. A ship of this size being built by one man, or even by four or five men seems quite impossible. To begin this discussion we should first determine just how large the Ark actually was? In Genesis 6:15 we ar...

This section of the presentation includes an in-depth look at those panels of Acts that were outlined briefly in the introduction. Transition, Including a Brief Visit to Ephesus (18:18-23) 18 After this Paul stayed many days longer, and then took leave of the brethren and sailed for Syria, and with...

The Animal Mummies Project at the Cairo Museum is a pioneering initiative dedicated to the study and preservation of ancient Egyptian animal mummies. Housed within the iconic Cairo Museum, this project focuses on unraveling the mysteries surrounding the practice of mummifying animals in ancient Egyp...

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...

In the realm where faith and history converge, Biblical archaeology serves as a fascinating bridge, providing tangible connections to the sacred narratives that have shaped cultures and civilizations. Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into the world of "Unveiling the Ancient Mysteries: Ex...

Archaeology is a fascinating field. Its relationship to the Bible has captured the interest of many with movies such as "The Mummy" and "Raiders of the Lost Ark". Interestingly, the relationship between archaeology and the Bible is often misunderstood. It is commonly believed that archaeology has be...

(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...

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...

In the first two installments of this series we looked at figurines and drawings of dinosaurs which seemed out of place. More accurately, they seemed to be in the wrong time. The drawings and figurines were reportedly made hundreds of years before anyone should have known what a dinosaur looked lik...

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