Friday 14 March |

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.

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

COLOSSEUM

Zelda Caldwell

Rome’s Colosseum will have a floor again

CHRIST WALKING ON WATER

J-P Mauro

These frescoes adorned the oldest extant Christian house church

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J-P Mauro

New radiocarbon dating may pin down age of Dead Sea Scrolls

HOLY SEPULCHRE CROSSES

Zelda Caldwell

Mystery of crosses on walls of Church of the Holy Sepulchre may have been solved

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John Burger

New Dead Sea scroll fragments discovered

BAHARIYA OASIS

J-P Mauro

5th-century Christian ruins discovered in Egyptian desert

Western Power Distribution

J-P Mauro

Mysterious network of tunnels discovered near Tintern Abbey

BIBLICAL ARCHAEOLOGY

John Burger

Biblical Archaeology Review founder dies at age 90

purple wool fibers

J-P Mauro

Rare ancient “true purple” fabric discovered from time of King David

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J-P Mauro

UN resolves to protect world religious sites

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