Biblical archaeology

New AI-powered research project aims to uncover the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Research methods will include state-of-the-art chemical, artificial intelligence, paleographical, and codicological analysis of approximately 250 samples of the scrolls from the IAA's collection.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A fragment of a 2,000-year-old Psalms Scroll from the Dead Sea Scrolls collection; illustrative.
Composite Aerial Photo of Building 101, Tel Eton, June 23, 2026.

Ancient stone at Tel Eton may provide new proof of King Hezekiah’s religious reform, study suggests

The stone, known also as a massebah, was discovered during excavations of the First Temple era site, inside a large residence named by archaeologists as "Building 101," or the Governor's Residency.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
The archaeological excavation at Ancient Shiloh, where three well-preserved storage jars dating back to the Middle Bronze Age were uncovered, June 12, 2026.

Ancient jars unearthed at biblical Shiloh days before annual wine festival

In the Tanach, Shiloh served as one of the ancient Israelites’ central locations of worship and housed the biblical Tabernacle.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Archaeological dig site at Tel Azekah, Israel, Mach 29, 2026.

Persian-era mass grave of children found during excavations in Israel’s Tel Azekah - study

Simply made pottery jars, beads, copper jewelry, and stone and mortar hammers were discovered within the cistern alongside the remains.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Artifacts at Megiddo confirm clash between Josiah and Pharaoh Necho II

Discovery of Egyptian and Greek pottery indicates Egyptian military presence at Megiddo in 609 BCE.

MARCH 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tel Megiddo national park, Also known in Greek as Armageddon, A prophesied town for a battle during the end times.

Skeptics vs. believers: Does ancient evidence confirm Jesus existed?

In recent years, new archaeological discoveries have added to the ongoing debate about the historical existence of Jesus.

JANUARY 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Shroud of Turin. Evidence surrounding the authenticity of the shroud is highly controversial.

Archaeologists discover possible ancient Israelite palace in Jordan

The site could be the place where Jacob wrestled with God.

DECEMBER 21, 2024ByRAQUEL GUERTZENSTEIN FROHLICH, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tall adh-Dhahab al-Gharbi, looking northwest.

Ten Commandments tablet: Ancient relic goes to auction

The slab’s text follows traditional Christian and Jewish biblical verses, though without the third commandment admonishing against taking the name of the Lord in vain.

DECEMBER 10, 2024ByTHERESA BRAINE/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS/TNS
An ancient marble tablet inscribed with an ancient Hebrew version of the biblical Ten Commandment.

A Ming mystery: Earliest known Chinese inscription in Israel discovered in Jerusalem

While ancient Chinese porcelain has been found in Israel before, this is the first discovery featuring actual Chinese inscription.

DECEMBER 3, 2024ByALEX WINSTON
The fragment of the colorful bowl originating in China.

Scientists unlock secrets of 3,000-year-old tablet revealing path to Noah's Ark

Researchers decipher Babylonian map showing journey to Urartu, believed to be the ark's resting place after the Great Flood.

OCTOBER 30, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Noah's Ark, Notre-Dame de la Garde. Image by tm-tm, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Was literacy important in the biblical Kingdom of Judah? Expert offers answers

Questions related to literacy in ancient times are not an exclusive prerogative of academic studies on the Israelites.

OCTOBER 27, 2024ByROSSELLA TERCATIN
Bulla found in Lachish.

Discovery reignites search for Noah’s Ark in Turkey’s mountains

The Durupinar formation closely resembles the biblical description of Noah’s Ark: “A length of three hundred cubits, a width of fifty cubits, and a height of thirty cubits.”

OCTOBER 23, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The boat-shaped mound lies just two miles from the Turkey-Iran border

Archaeologists uncover 6th century astronomical observatory in Egypt

Researchers told Live Science that everything uncovered shattered expectations set for the mission.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Artifacts found in an ancient astronomical observatory in Egypt

Artifact confirming Jewish King David as historical figure on display in Edmond, Oklahoma

The Tel Dan Stele, a key biblical artifact, will be displayed at Herbert W. Armstrong College from September 22 to November 25.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The victory stele discovered by Avraham Biran in 1993 in northern Israel. The inscription on the stele provided the first confirmation of King David as a historical figure.