Although it may appear presumptuous for archeologists to declare they have discovered the family tomb of Jesus, when put into the appropriate context of previous discoveries, it becomes far a less revolutionary claim. Indeed...

What is a Mason�s Mark? Most broadly, a mason�s mark refers to a symbol left on stonework by a mason. There is some debate surrounding the exact purpose of mason marks. Some believe them to have had practical...

Aramaic, Hebrew, Greek, and Latin are all descendents of ancient Phoenician script, a writing system that was used in Western Asia between 1100 BCE and 300 CE. Phoenician is a direct descendent of the Proto-Sinaitic or Proto-Canaanite script,...

Epigraphy is the archeological study of inscriptions or epigraphs that are engraved in material such as stone or cast in metal. Epigraphic analysis can provide a cultural context and date, and elucidate previously unknown information about a given artifact. Epigraphy...

In archeological terms, epigraphy is the study of inscriptions that may be engraved on materials such as stone and metal. Epigraphic analysis can be applied to inscriptions found on ancient ossuaries, and provide a...

Christmas Gift Christian history buffs got a terrific Christmas gift, thanks to Israeli archaeologists: some important clues about how people lived in the time of Jesus. Yardenna Alexandre, Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) excavations director said...

Most people would find Megiddo prison an unpleasant place to visit. The Israeli prison is surrounded by prison guards patrolling the area on horseback with the aid of guard dogs. This is not a...

A major find, a 2,000 year old golden earring inlaid with pearls and emeralds, was found among the excavated remains of a large structure in the Giv'ati car park located at the City of...