Biblical archaeology news 2019

Here are some significant news stories and discoveries in biblical archaeology from 2019:

  1. The Tel Dan Inscription: In 2019, a team of archaeologists from the University of Haifa announced the discovery of a new inscription on the Tel Dan stele, which dates back to the 9th century BCE. The inscription is believed to be a reference to the "House of David," which is considered one of the most significant archaeological finds in support of the biblical account of King David.
  2. The City of David: Excavations at the City of David, located in Jerusalem's Old City, uncovered a previously unknown section of the ancient city's water system. The discovery provides new insights into the city's infrastructure and daily life during the 8th century BCE.
  3. The Tel Shiloh Excavations: In 2019, a team of archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced the discovery of a new temple at Tel Shiloh, which is believed to be the site of the ancient Israelite tabernacle. The temple dates back to the 10th century BCE.
  4. The Golan Heights: Excavations at the Golan Heights, a region in northern Israel, uncovered a previously unknown ancient city. The city, which dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE, is believed to have been an important center of trade and commerce.
  5. The Dead Sea Scrolls: In 2019, a team of researchers from the Israel Antiquities Authority announced the discovery of new Dead Sea Scrolls, which date back to the 2nd century BCE. The scrolls provide new insights into the history of Judaism and the development of the Hebrew Bible.
  6. The Tel Hazor Excavations: Excavations at Tel Hazor, a site in northern Israel, uncovered a previously unknown section of the ancient city's palace. The palace dates back to the 13th century BCE and is believed to have been the residence of the king of Hazor.
  7. The Megiddo Excavations: Excavations at Megiddo, a site in northern Israel, uncovered a previously unknown section of the ancient city's water system. The discovery provides new insights into the city's infrastructure and daily life during the 10th century BCE.
  8. The Bethsaida Excavations: Excavations at Bethsaida, a site on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, uncovered a previously unknown section of the ancient city's temple. The temple dates back to the 1st century CE and is believed to have been an important center of worship.
  9. The Qumran Caves: In 2019, a team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem announced the discovery of new artifacts in the Qumran Caves, which are located near the Dead Sea. The artifacts, which date back to the 2nd century BCE, provide new insights into the history of the Essenes, a Jewish sect that lived in the area.
  10. The Ashkelon Excavations: Excavations at Ashkelon, a site in southern Israel, uncovered a previously unknown section of the ancient city's harbor. The discovery provides new insights into the city's maritime trade and daily life during the 10th century BCE.

These are just a few of the many significant news stories and discoveries in biblical archaeology from 2019.