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Burying the Truth
Burying the Truth
Political bias is silencing important and wonderful archaeological discoveries in ancient Jerusalem.
By Brent Nagtegaal and Brad Macdonald
Was This Where the Ark of the Covenant Sat?
Was This Where the Ark of the Covenant Sat?
Archaeologists uncover a ritual table stone, with peculiar parallels to the biblical account of the lost ark.
By Christopher Eames • January 23
Colossal Ammonite Statue Discovered in Amman
Colossal Ammonite Statue Discovered in Amman
Adding to the growing fund of archaeological evidence proving the existence of the Ammonite state
By Warren Reinsch • January 18
Hebrew Inscription: ‘Surprising’ Indication of Israel’s Borders
Hebrew Inscription: ‘Surprising’ Indication of Israel’s Borders
A new discovery highlights the biblical account of ancient Israel’s size.
By Christopher Eames • January 13
‘Thou Shalt Not Live Too Closely Together …’
‘Thou Shalt Not Live Too Closely Together …’
Well, the Bible doesn’t quite say that. But there is a principle—with archaeological precedent.
By Christopher Eames • January 6
Top Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology 2019
Top Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology 2019
The finds that caught our eye
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • December 31, 2019
Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2019
Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2019
Last year, many exciting finds were unearthed, including a number of biblically significant artifacts.
By Watch Jerusalem Staff
‘Every Great Man’s House Burnt He With Fire’
‘Every Great Man’s House Burnt He With Fire’
Archaeological proof of the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem
By Warren Reinsch • December 25, 2019
Excavations Reveal Idol Worship in Ancient Jerusalem
Excavations Reveal Idol Worship in Ancient Jerusalem
Recent discoveries from Dr. Eilat Mazar’s excavations attest to the biblical account of the Jewish penchant for paganism.
By Christopher Eames • December 23, 2019
Bones, Seals, Altars and Destruction - Update from Shiloh
Bones, Seals, Altars and Destruction - Update from Shiloh
Talking with Tel Shiloh excavation director, Dr. Scott Stripling
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • December 22, 2019
Fortress of Antiochus Epiphanes Uncovered in Jerusalem
Fortress of Antiochus Epiphanes Uncovered in Jerusalem
Hannukah’s nemesis comes to life in 2015 discovery
By Brent Nagtegaal • December 19, 2019
The Bible Scoops the Scientists
The Bible Scoops the Scientists
The Creator of the universe has understood every detail of how His universe works since He first brought it into being. He revealed some of those truths to Bible writers long before scientists came to understand them.
By Watch Jerusalem Staff
‘On Thy Belly Shalt Thou Go …’
‘On Thy Belly Shalt Thou Go …’
Remarkable biological evidence for the Genesis account of the serpent
By Christopher Eames • December 18, 2019
Join Five Million People and “Go Now to Jerusalem”
Join Five Million People and “Go Now to Jerusalem”
The powerful message Jerusalem archaeology holds for us today
By Brent Nagtegaal • December 15, 2019
The Rabshakeh Stela
The Rabshakeh Stela
Evidence for an ancient biblical Assyrian title
By Warren Reinsch • December 11, 2019
National Geographic Undermines Jerusalem Archaeology
National Geographic Undermines Jerusalem Archaeology
Another all-too-familiar report paints archaeologists as political tools against the Palestinians.
By Brent Nagtegaal • December 8, 2019
DISCOVERED: Nehemiah’s Wall
DISCOVERED: Nehemiah’s Wall
Archaeology proves the famous biblical account of a desperate attempt to fortify the Holy City
By Christopher Eames
Biblical ‘Sayings’ in Archaeology
Biblical ‘Sayings’ in Archaeology
Scriptural phrases that have been confirmed in the archaeological record
By Christopher Eames • November 28, 2019
Clean and Unclean Foods in Ancient Jerusalem
Clean and Unclean Foods in Ancient Jerusalem
Archaeological excavations in Jerusalem reveal adherence—and disobedience—to biblical kosher laws.
By Christopher Eames • November 18, 2019
Archaeology Confirms Biblical Account of Edomite Statehood
Archaeology Confirms Biblical Account of Edomite Statehood
A stunning new report adds archaeological evidence to support the biblical account of an Edomite state directly preceding the establishment of Israel.
By Brent Nagtegaal • November 13, 2019
Is Genesis Compatible with Modern Science?
Is Genesis Compatible with Modern Science?
A Watch Jerusalem podcast episode examining the biblical and scientific account of origins
By Watch Jerusalem Staff • November 10, 2019
The Prehistoric World Vs. Genesis
The Prehistoric World Vs. Genesis
Dinosaurs, the Ice Age, cavemen: Is the biblical timeline really at odds with scientific discoveries?
By Christopher Eames • November 9, 2019
Altar Horns Uncovered at Shiloh
Altar Horns Uncovered at Shiloh
More evidence for the biblical account of Israel’s first center of worship
By Christopher Eames • November 4, 2019
King David: More Evidence Unearthed
King David: More Evidence Unearthed
Another archaeological excavation has yielded further proof of Israel’s greatest-ever monarch
By Christopher Eames
King David’s Palace: Earthshaking Proof of Israel’s Warrior King
King David’s Palace: Earthshaking Proof of Israel’s Warrior King
As monumental of a find as the palace is, the way it was found is perhaps even more remarkable.
By Gerald Flurry
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