Biblical archaeology news

Here are some recent news and discoveries in the field of biblical archaeology:

  1. The Tel Dan Inscription: In 1993, archaeologists discovered an inscription at Tel Dan, Israel, which mentions the "House of David," a phrase that many scholars believe refers to King David of the Bible. The inscription is dated to the 9th century BCE, during the reign of King Hazael of Aram.
  2. The Siloam Inscription: In 2005, archaeologists discovered an ancient inscription in Jerusalem's Siloam Tunnel, which dates back to the 7th century BCE. The inscription mentions the "water gate" and "the king," which many scholars believe refers to King Hezekiah of Judah.
  3. The City of David: Excavations at the City of David, located in Jerusalem's Old City, have uncovered evidence of a 3,000-year-old water system, which is believed to have been built during the reign of King David.
  4. The Tel Megiddo Excavations: Archaeologists have been excavating the ancient city of Tel Megiddo, located in northern Israel, since the 1920s. Recent discoveries have included a 3,000-year-old wine press and a 2,500-year-old temple.
  5. The Hazor Excavations: Excavations at the ancient city of Hazor, located in northern Israel, have uncovered evidence of a 3,000-year-old city, which is believed to have been a major center of trade and commerce during the biblical period.
  6. The Golan Heights Inscription: In 2016, archaeologists discovered an ancient inscription on a stone slab in the Golan Heights, which dates back to the 2nd century BCE. The inscription mentions the "King of the Jews," which many scholars believe refers to the Hasmonean dynasty.
  7. The Qumran Caves: In 2017, archaeologists discovered a new cave near Qumran, which is believed to have been the site of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The cave contains ancient scrolls and artifacts that date back to the 2nd century BCE.
  8. The Tel Shiloh Excavations: Excavations at the ancient city of Tel Shiloh, located in the West Bank, have uncovered evidence of a 3,000-year-old city, which is believed to have been the site of the biblical tabernacle.
  9. The Bethsaida Excavations: Excavations at the ancient city of Bethsaida, located on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, have uncovered evidence of a 2,000-year-old city, which is believed to have been the hometown of the apostles Peter, Andrew, and Philip.
  10. The Masada Excavations: Excavations at the ancient fortress of Masada, located in the Judean Desert, have uncovered evidence of a 2,000-year-old Jewish settlement, which is believed to have been the site of the famous Jewish rebellion against the Romans.

These are just a few examples of the many exciting discoveries and excavations that have taken place in the field of biblical archaeology in recent years.