The Kingdom of Kush is one of the Hebrew Bible's most overlooked powers. New writing explores how King Taharqa and the Kushite 25th Dynasty shaped the fate of Judah during Sennacherib's invasion. @bib-arch.bsky.social #BiblicalArchaeology

The Kingdom of Cush

The Kingdom of Cush, Egypt’s neighbor to the south, played an important role in biblical history despite being one of the lesser known kingdoms. According to 2 Kings 19:9, “Tirhakah, King of Cush”…

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Where were the Dead Sea Scrolls written? A new €2.5M ERC project will combine AI, chemistry, and palaeography to trace the origins of the world's oldest biblical manuscripts and the scribes who copied them. @erc.europa.eu #DeadSeaScrolls

Mladen Popović awarded ERC Advanced Grant to trace the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Professor Mladen Popović has been awarded an ERC Advanced Grant of €2.5 million. Under the project title ‘Tracing Tribes and Scrolls’, he and his team...

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Why was the Egyptian god Thoth depicted as both an ibis and a baboon? New research suggests the answer may lie in moonlight itself, with the animals' colouration matching the spectral properties of the Moon. #Egyptology

Moonlight and the apotheosis of sacred baboons

Thoth was an ancient Egyptian deity of wisdom, writing, magic, and the moon. Manifestations of Thoth took the form of two animal species, the sacred ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus) and sacred baboo...

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A first-of-its-kind discovery in Jerusalem: archaeologists have uncovered the first known mold used to produce First Temple-era Judean Pillar Figurines, offering new evidence that these enigmatic objects were made locally. #BiblicalArchaeology

Archaeologists find rare First Temple mold in Tower of David | The Jerusalem Post

Tower of David Museum Chief Curator Eilat Lieber said that "the discovery of the first mold for producing figurines dating to the First Temple period has generated tremendous excitement."

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A rare reed object from the Middle Bronze Age, discovered in Wadi Murabbaʿat, is the first of its kind found in the Southern Levant. Its intricate incised motifs hint at shared artistic traditions 4,000 years ago. @tau_archaeology #Archaeology

A Decorated Middle Bronze Age Reed from Wadi Murabbaʿat

This paper presents a recently discovered incised reed object from Wadi Murabbaʿat Cave 2, in the northern Judaean Desert, that dates to the early second millennium BCE. This is the first reed obje...

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My favorite depiction of the Trojan Horse, and the earliest known version. I love the windows, like an airplane, and that the windows go up the neck too.

From the Dead Sea Scrolls to Sennacherib, Mary of Nazareth, and the invention of the alphabet, the 2026 Bible & Archaeology Fest brings together leading scholars exploring the world of the Hebrew Bible and early Christianity. @bib-arch.bsky.social #BiblicalArchaeology

29th Annual Bible and Archaeology Fest

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Across north-west Arabia, ancient oases were organised landscapes protected by monumental walls. New research into the Walled Oases Complex reveals how fortifications shaped trade and society. @cambridgeuniversitypress #Archaeology

The Walled Oases Complex in north-west Arabia: evidence for a long-term settlement model in the desert | Antiquity | Cambridge Core

The Walled Oases Complex in north-west Arabia: evidence for a long-term settlement model in the desert - Volume 99 Issue 407

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How do we read the Jewish texts that shaped the world of the New Testament? The new Jewish Annotated Apocrypha offers fresh commentary on Second Temple literature, bridging the Hebrew Bible and early Christianity. @academic.oup.com #BiblicalStudies

A settlement at Tell El-Koa is offering fresh insight into life in Egypt's Second Intermediate Period. Tombs, homes, workshops, and trade evidence reveal a thriving community during a pivotal era of transition. #Archaeology

Egyptian archaeological mission uncovers tombs, residential area, and industrial facilities at Tell El-Koa in Ismailia

Egyptian archaeological mission uncovers tombs, residential area, and industrial facilities at Tell El-Koa in Ismailia.

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Where were the Dead Sea Scrolls written? A new ERC-funded project combines AI, chemistry, and ancient handwriting to trace the origins of the world's oldest biblical manuscripts. #DeadSeaScrolls www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/fa...

Where were the Dead Sea Scrolls written?

A European research team aims to uncover where the world’s oldest biblical manuscripts were written. The project is financed by the European Research Council and assisted by SDUs Faculty of Science…

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A remarkable funerary cache has been uncovered at Panehsy's tomb in ancient Heliopolis (biblical On), one of Egypt's great religious centers. Mirrors, kohl containers, amulets, and jewelry reveal centuries of belief, identity, and ritual practice. #Egyptology

Complete funerary cachette uncovered at Panehsy tomb in Heliopolis necropolis - Ancient Egypt - Antiquities

A significant archaeological breakthrough has been uncovered in the historic district of Matariya, Ain Shams, where excavations at the tomb of “Panehsy” have revealed the first nearly complete…

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Long before stories of paradise were written down, our ancestors may already have had deep ties to tropical forests. Patrick Roberts' Jungle challenges how we imagine humanity's beginnings...and our future. #Archaeology

Jungle

Jungle is a new and ambitious history of the world, telling the remarkable story of the world's tropical forests from the arrival of the first plants millions of years ago to the role of tropical…

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A remarkable discovery: two before unknown sermons by Augustine have been identified in a 12th-century manuscript. They explore the mysterious story of Saul and Samuel in 1 Samuel 28, offering fresh insight into early biblical interpretation. #Augustine

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Could the world's oldest hangover cure involve dog hair? A fresh reading of the #Ugaritic text KTU 1.114 argues that "hair of a dog" may have been meant literally.

Where did the marble in Byzantine churches come from? A new archaeometric study traces stone from churches at Hippos to quarries across the eastern Mediterranean, revealing trade, reuse, and the networks of early Christian communities. #Archaeology

Even after ISIS sought to erase it, Nimrud still speaks. From the winged bulls to the palace of Ashurnasirpal II, Iraq's ancient Assyrian capital endures. #Archaeology

Inside Nimrud, the Assyrian capital that survived ISIS - Shafaq News | Latest breaking news in Iraq and the world

Shafaq News Walking into the ruins of Nimrud, an ancient Assyrian capital in Iraq's Nineveh province, Shafaq News' lens paused to take in what remains of one of the great civilizations in history.

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Yemen's archaeological heritage is under growing threat. Experts warn that looting and trafficking are accelerating at ancient sites linked to the kingdoms of South Arabia, putting irreplaceable evidence for the region's history at risk. #Archaeology

Looting of Yemen’s Antiquities Surges in Houthi-Controlled Areas

The looting of Yemen’s antiquities is surging in areas under Houthi control, as illegal excavations increasingly target historic sites rich in archaeological treasures. Experts accuse influential…

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From Troy to Rome: a new exhibition at the Colosseum Archaeological Park brings together more than 300 artifacts to explore the legends, archaeology, and history behind Rome's mythical origins and the world that later shaped the New Testament. #Archaeology

Troy and Rome at the Colosseum: 300 Artifacts Recount the Myth | inItaly | Ambasciatori del Territorio - inItaly

Troy and Rome at the Colosseum: 300 Artifacts Recount the Myth The Colosseum Archaeological Park hosts an exhibition that juxtaposes the worlds of Troy and Rome, combining literary sources and…

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Can wine jars reveal the history of Jerusalem? Stamped Rhodian amphorae from Hellenistic Jerusalem are helping researchers reconstruct Earth's ancient magnetic field while refining the chronology of the city during the age of the Maccabees. #Archaeology www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2026/06/h...

Hellenistic Wine Jars from Rhodes Reveal the Secrets of Earth’s Magnetic Field and the Jerusalem of the Maccabees

What seems like a simple amphora shard, the kind archaeologists find by the thousands in excavations, is actually a recorder of the Earth’s magnetic field with astonishing precision. A team of…

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What did a first-century synagogue actually look like? New details from the synagogue at Tel Rekhesh reveal a simple hall with stone benches lining the walls, offering valuable insight into the kinds of spaces familiar from the New Testament. #Archaeology

Celebrate 130 yrs of the Haskell Oriental Museum, the forerunner of today's ISAC Museum! From its beginnings in 1896 to its role in preserving the ancient Near East, the museum has helped generations explore the world of the Hebrew Bible and beyond. #Archaeology events.uchicago.edu/event/268937...

Can archaeology shed new light on Hezekiah's reforms? A new study from Tel 'Eton examines a hidden standing stone in a Judahite house, offering fresh evidence for changing religious practices in the late 8th century BCE. #Archaeology

A cave near Fureidis, Israel, offers a rare glimpse into life 300,000 years ago. Sealed for millennia, the site preserves tools, animal bones, and evidence of a little-known prehistoric culture at a pivotal moment in human evolution. #Archaeology

‘A time capsule’: Israeli cave sealed for millennia sheds light on obscure prehistoric clan

A site near Fureidis, south of Haifa, was occupied by early humans around 300,000 years ago, right before Home Sapiens and Neanderthals emerged in the region

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Were the Iron Age sites of the Negev settlements? New research argues they were not towns at all, but specialised hubs within a vast nomadic polity tied to Arabah copper production and trade, reshaping how we understand the biblical-era southern Levant. #Archaeology www.academia.edu/167649603/A_...

A new interpretation of the Iron Age Negev Highlands Sites [Antiguo Oriente 23 (2025): 91-138]

During the early Iron Age, hundreds of sites emerged across the Negev Highlands of southern Israel. These sites have traditionally been interpreted as part of a settled society, such as the United Monarchy,...

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A rare 7th century BCE mother-of-pearl seal from Tel Ḥadid offers a glimpse into Assyrian-era life in the southern Levant. Its moon-god iconography, linked to Harran, highlights the cultural networks that shaped the world of the Hebrew Bible. @cbrl.bsky.social #Archaeology

A unique mother-of-pearl stamp seal from Late Iron Age Tel Ḥadid, Israel

This article presents a 7th-century BCE stamp seal from Tel Ḥadid, central Israel, crafted from mother-of-pearl — a material previously undocumented in the southern Levantine stamp seal corpus. Rec...

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Did Christianity begin taking root in Pompeii before Vesuvius erupted in 79? Drawing on recent excavations, Pompeii director Gabriel Zuchtriegel explores how social upheaval, slavery, and spiritual change may have created fertile ground for the earliest Christian communities.

In Pompeii, the dawn of Christianity

The park's director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, explains in a documented and visionary book why, precisely in Campania, the word of Christ took root

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Did the Phoenicians help shape the origins of democracy? A provocative new study argues that public assemblies and civic spaces may have spread from the ancient Near East to Greece through Phoenician networks. It even explores links to the Hebrew Bible. #Archaeology

Did the Phoenicians Bring Democracy to Greece? - The Ancient Near East Today

From Aristotle to John Adams, great minds of government have revered Carthaginian democracy as the purest expression of a people’s will. What impact did it have in the development of Greek…

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What can modern CT scans reveal about ancient Egyptian animal mummies? A new research project uses medical imaging to look inside crocodiles, cats, and cattle mummies, uncovering fresh evidence for Egyptian religious and embalming practices. #AncientEgypt @britishmuseum.bsky.social

We CT scanned ancient Egyptian animal mummies - here's what we found inside

Join Marie Vandenbeusch, Emma Phillips, and others in the British Museum as they embark on an exciting new research project aimed at better understanding the meaning and the evolution of animal…

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What happens behind the scenes at a museum? A recent Friends of ASOR tour in Philadelphia offered rare access to collections, storage spaces, conservation rooms, and curators working with artifacts from ancient Egypt and the Near East. #Archaeology

Friends of ASOR Philadelphia Tour 2026 Recap

Friends of ASOR had a wonderful time in Philadelphia for a two-day behind-the-scenes tour of some of the greatest collections in the city's museums.

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