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Archaeology

Our collection of articles on the study, recovery, and scientific investigation of the material remains that can illuminate both our reading of the Scriptures and our understanding of tradition.

BABEL TOWER

J-P Mauro

Discovery of biblical mortar hints at location of Tower of Babel

Balm of Gilead

Daniel Esparza

Archaeologists find rare, ancient “Balm of Gilead” seal in Jerusalem

archaeology

Daniel Esparza

Antiquity robbers get caught in southern Israel

Church of the Apostles

J-P Mauro

The mysterious missing door in the lost ‘Church of the Apostles’

Israel Antiquities Authority

J-P Mauro

900-year-old Crusader sword discovered off Israel’s coast

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J-P Mauro

Ancient date palms from the time of Christ revived by science and yielding fruit

The Sinai Peninsula and the Dead Sea Rift

J-P Mauro

Experts now believe Sodom was destroyed by a meteor

EXCAVATION

J-P Mauro

Archaeologists unearth massive 7th-century church complex in Cyprus

Israel Antiquities Authority Official Channel

J-P Mauro

Archaeologists unearth 6th-century church named for an unknown martyr

Marea Archaeological Project

J-P Mauro

Early Christian settlement with pilgrim center unearthed in Egypt

MOMENTO MORI RING

Zelda Caldwell

With this ring … remember that you must die

JERUBBAAL INSCRIPTION

J-P Mauro

Name from Book of Judges found inscribed on 3,100-year-old pottery

ORGAN

J-P Mauro

Reconstructing a 12th-century pipe organ discovered in the Holy Land

Tefillin

Zelda Caldwell

Did Jesus wear “tefillin” as some observant Jews do today?

Israel Antiquities Authority Official Channel

J-P Mauro

Palatial building from time of Jesus discovered in Jerusalem

MEDIEVAL GRAVE

J-P Mauro

1,000-year-old church from Holy Roman Empire excavated in Germany

John Burger

Researchers say bones beneath St. Peter’s might not be his

ASHDOD

John Burger

Archaeologist known for using Bible as historical text dies

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Agence I.Media

The Vatican has recognized three archaeologists for their contributions

KING SOLOMON

J-P Mauro

Experts divided on accuracy of study into King Solomon’s trade habits

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