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The Story of Hezekiah’s Tunnel
The Story of Hezekiah’s Tunnel
Learn about the ancient engineering marvel that still has scientists baffled
March 7
On the Archaeological Trail of King Jotham
On the Archaeological Trail of King Jotham
A journey of three seal stamps, of twisted floors and belligerent Ammonites, from seventh-century b.c.e. Edom all the way to the 20th-century antiquities market
By Christopher Eames • March 4
The Israelites and Ancient Tin Trade From the British Isles
The Israelites and Ancient Tin Trade From the British Isles
Evidence that the seafaring tribe of Dan made it to southwest England
By Brent Nagtegaal • February 27
Israel’s Biblical History
Use this interactive map to explore the history, geography and archaeology of Jerusalem and Israel. To see more detail, scroll in with your cursor or click the zoom button. For more information, click a label.
Amos’s Earthquake: A Mountain of Evidence
Amos’s Earthquake: A Mountain of Evidence
Nearly 2,800 years ago, a megaquake shook ancient Israel. So says the Bible—and so says a mountain of archaeological evidence. And could it really have been prophesied in advance?
By Christopher Eames • February 25
Royal Purple Fabric From King David’s Era Discovered
Royal Purple Fabric From King David’s Era Discovered
“Send me, therefore, a craftsman who is skilled in engraving to work with … purple.”
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • February 21
Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Discoveries of 2020
Top 10 Biblical Archaeology Discoveries of 2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the limited excavations that occurred in Israel, 2020 was another major year of discoveries for biblical archaeology. Here’s our selection of the top finds, in ascending order of significance.
By Watch Jerusalem Staff
What Was the ‘Great Fish’ That Swallowed Jonah?
What Was the ‘Great Fish’ That Swallowed Jonah?
Is the story really entirely impossible?
By Christopher Eames • February 11
Biblical Archaeology Loses a Faithful Warrior
Biblical Archaeology Loses a Faithful Warrior
Appreciating Hershel Shanks’s unwavering support for scholars who would be bold enough to use the Bible as a guide in excavations
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • February 8
The Jeroboam Bulla Is Wonderful Encouragement From God!
The Jeroboam Bulla Is Wonderful Encouragement From God!
Another rare clay artifact that proves God’s presence in world events.
By Gerald Flurry
Jonah’s Remarkably Accurate Account of Assyria
Jonah’s Remarkably Accurate Account of Assyria
Gratuitous torture, dimensions, animals, plants and period-specific impotence—a remarkably accurate depiction of the infamous ‘bloody city’ in the book of Jonah
By Christopher Eames • February 3
Fossilized Fish on Mount Everest—Proof of the Flood?
Fossilized Fish on Mount Everest—Proof of the Flood?
Maybe; evidence of the physics, certainly.
By Christopher Eames • February 1
The Three ‘David’ Inscriptions
The Three ‘David’ Inscriptions
Chances are you’ve heard of the famous one from Tel Dan—here are two more.
By Christopher Eames • January 28
The Battle Over History—From Ancient Jerusalem to Washington, D.C.
The Battle Over History—From Ancient Jerusalem to Washington, D.C.
Why did the Trump administration declare ancient Jerusalem part of the glorious heritage of the United States of America?
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • January 24
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Jericho
Uncovering the Bible’s Buried Cities: Jericho
How archaeological discoveries from the first city conquered in the Promised Land correspond with biblical history.
By Christopher Eames • January 24, 2020
Assyrian Siege Ramp Uncovered at Tel Azekah
Assyrian Siege Ramp Uncovered at Tel Azekah
Archaeologists have found King Sennacherib’s 2,700-year-old siege ramp—built from a Canaanite city wall 1,000 years older
By Marianna Bala’a • January 19
Geomagnetism, Hezekiah’s Seals and the ‘Sun Turned Back’
Geomagnetism, Hezekiah’s Seals and the ‘Sun Turned Back’
What ancient pottery handles reveal about a major Earth disturbance—and an astounding biblical miracle?
By Christopher Eames • January 11
The War Between Assyrian and Biblical Chronology
The War Between Assyrian and Biblical Chronology
But was there ever any real discrepancy to the 8th century B.C.E. timeline?
By Christopher Eames • January 7
Top Biblical Archaeology Finds from 2020
Top Biblical Archaeology Finds from 2020
Join us as we review our selection of top discoveries from the world of the Bible.
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • January 3
Göbekli Tepe, ‘Stone Age Zoo,’ in the Book of Genesis
Göbekli Tepe, ‘Stone Age Zoo,’ in the Book of Genesis
A ‘Stone Age zoo,’ Aboriginal Australians, booze and worldwide calamity at the earliest temple ever found—discoveries at this fantastical Turkish site parallel a peculiar early biblical setting.
By Christopher Eames • January 2
Evidence That Early Mankind Were ‘Experts’ With Pitch
Evidence That Early Mankind Were ‘Experts’ With Pitch
So use on Noah’s ark should have been no problem
By Christopher Eames • December 29, 2020
Has Evidence of the Prophet Elisha Been Discovered?
Has Evidence of the Prophet Elisha Been Discovered?
A peculiar inscription matching the name of one of Israel’s most famous prophets
By Christopher Eames • December 23, 2020
Uncovering the Battle That Changed the World
Uncovering the Battle That Changed the World
Long before Sparta’s 300, there was Abraham’s 318.
By Christopher Eames
Proof of the Mystical ‘Gold of Ophir’ Discovered
Proof of the Mystical ‘Gold of Ophir’ Discovered
A Hebrew ostracon provides proof of the enigmatic region of Ophir.
By Marianna Bala’a • December 14, 2020
Uncovering Biblical King Jeroboam II
Uncovering Biblical King Jeroboam II
A recently authenticated seal impression bears the name of Israel’s most enigmatic king.
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • December 13, 2020
An Astonishing Archaeological Discovery Is Imminent!
An Astonishing Archaeological Discovery Is Imminent!
Over the last three decades, the legacy of King David has been resurrected through several archaeological discoveries. But the greatest discovery is still to come.
By Gerald Flurry
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