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The publisher of Biblical Archaeology Review, the 50 year old, leading magazine of the archaeology of Bible lands and Bible peoples. Still discovering and learning new things every day.
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Where Was the First Council of Nicea?
Mark R. Fairchild

At the Temple Gates: The Archaeology of Jerusalem Pilgrimage
Uzi Leibner and Orit Peleg-Barkat

Samarian Scribes in King Hezekiah’s Court
William M. Schniedewind

Forging Ahead: Biblical Archaeology’s Expanding Frontier
Erin Darby
August 27, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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50 years of BAR, plaque from long-time printer Quad
August 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Fakes, Mistakes, and Media Misrepresentations, a Seninar presented by Biblical Archaeology Society starting soon
July 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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We’re excited for the Summer Issue of Biblical Archaeology Review!

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Biblical Archaeology Review, Summer 2025
Our Summer 2025 issue takes you on a trip around the world. Our first stop is southern Spain, where “From Tyre to Tarshish” explores the
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May 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Experts take stock of the ancient Syrian city
#archaeology #Syria #history

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Palmyra in Ruins
Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, archaeologists and residents have begun to return to the ancient city of Palmyra.
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February 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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A Decade of Discoveries in Biblical Jerusalem
By Yuval Gadot, Yiftah Shalev, Joe Uziel

Nails or Knots—How Was Jesus Crucified?
By Jeffrey P. Arroyo García

New Directions: How Archaeology Illuminates the Bible
By Jennie Ebeling

Breaking New Ground: Celebrating 50 Years of Biblical Archaeology
February 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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50 years of Biblical Archaeology Review!🏺

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Biblical Archaeology Review, Spring 2025
In our Spring 2025 issue, which celebrates 50 years of bringing biblical archaeology to the public, we reflect on the BAR brand and what it
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February 25, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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What is archaeological illustration? 🏺

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What Is Archaeological Illustration?
Archaeological illustrations are preferred in publications for their greater clarity and ability to reveal details lost in a photograph.
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February 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Researchers trace domestication to Neolithic Turkey
#Archaeology #History #Sheep #Turkey #Animals

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The Middle Eastern Origins of Sheep
An international team of researchers traced the origins of domesticated sheep back to the ninth millennium BCE in the Cappadocian region of central Turkey.
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February 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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The peculiar spells of Roman love magic
#archaeology #history #Roman #magic #AncientBlueSky

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The Power of Love
Magic books existed in the Roman period and were of concern to authorities. Despite their efforts, however, portions of magic books survive from antiquity.
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February 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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The Origin of Sheep

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The Middle Eastern Origins of Sheep
An international team of researchers traced the origins of domesticated sheep back to the ninth millennium BCE in the Cappadocian region of central Turkey.
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February 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Symposium this May in DC at MOTB and online: The Life of Jesus with scholars R. Steven Notley, Jordan J Ryan and James R Strange. Don’t miss it. www.biblicalarchaeology.org/travel-study...
February 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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We’re very excited to have Gary Rebdsburg teaching our inaugural online course: Egypt and the Bible tonight. Registration is closed, but keep an eye out for BAS’ next course offering.
February 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Home of biblical patriarchs and ancient Judah’s stronghold
#archaeology #bible #Israel #History

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What Is the Negev?
The Negev Desert was a region of great importance in ancient Israel, Judah, and the Levant. It boasts a rich history related to agriculture, mining, and trade.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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A look back at the year’s most popular stories

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Bible History Daily’s 2024 Year-in-Review
From carrying out sci-fi-esque excavations of Jerusalem to unlocking an ancient library destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius, we review this year's top news.
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December 30, 2024 at 2:13 PM
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Many people probably don't know that we wouldn't have Hanukah without Antiochus
#Bible #Judaism #Hanukah
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Antiochus Epiphanes—The Bible’s Most Notoriously Forgotten Villain
One name has escaped the attention of biblical pop culture even though his actions are arguably worse than many of his peers: Antiochus IV Epiphanes.
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January 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Early Christian settlement found during salvage excavation
#archaeology #Israel #Christianity #religion

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Exquisite Byzantine Monastery Discovered
One of the most impressive finds within the Byzantine monastery is its marvelous mosaic floor, described as “one of the most unique ever found in Israel.”
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January 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Egyptian necropolis larger than previously thought
#archaeology #Egypt #History

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More Discoveries at Saqqara
Excavations have revealed more tombs and mastabas from the Old Kingdom (c. 2686–2181 BCE) and New Kingdom (c. 1570–1069 BCE) periods.
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January 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Excavating Middle Bronze Age Kurdistan

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Excavating Middle Bronze Kurdistan
After more than ten years of excavation, it is clear that Kurd Qaburstan was a major regional center during the Middle Bronze Age.
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January 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Egyptian artifacts at Hazor. Trade has been a part of human civilization since there has been civilization….

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When Canaanites Go Antiquing
How did Egyptian statues end up in the Canaanite city of Hazor hundreds of years after they were produced?
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January 9, 2025 at 5:44 AM
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Hanukkah and Christmas don’t often overlap. Here is Jonathan Klawans’ excellent Hanukkah Maccabees article from the Bible History Daily blog

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Hanukkah, 1 and 2 Maccabees, and the Apocrypha
With two overlapping Hanukkah stories from the Books of the Maccabees, we'll never know why Jews excluded them and Christians preserved them. The good news is that we have these books today, in the Ap...
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December 26, 2024 at 3:04 PM
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Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
December 25, 2024 at 1:26 PM
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If you can get to stories on the Biblical Archaeology Review page on Facebook (Facebook.com/bibarch), you are (1) younger than me. And (2) in position to ask An Editor any question you might have about biblical archaeology. BAR editors will answer as many questions as they can today and tomorrow
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