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Frequently Asked Questions on Archaeology
- Al Khazneh
- Ark Of The Covenant
- Bible Archaeology
- Ancient Jericho - The conclusion of many scholars is that the city was conquered at the time of the harvest, but was burned, instead of looted. This evidence matches the biblical account of Joshua 6.
- Ancient Jerusalem – The City of David - David conquered ancient Jerusalem in approximately 1004 BC and it became known as the City of David.
- Babylon and the Ishtar Gate - The Ishtar Gate is one of the most dramatic finds from ancient Babylonia. Covered with dragons and bulls, Nebuchadnezzar dedicated the huge, ceremonial gate to the goddess Ishtar.
- How did the discovery of the lost Hittite civilization provide evidence in support of the biblical record? - How did the discovery of the lost Hittite civilization provide evidence in support of the biblical record? What is the significance?
- How does the ancient city of Haran play into Bible history? - How does the ancient city of Haran play into biblical history? Is it significant in biblical archaeological finds?
- Megiddo - Megiddo is an ancient city located in the Jezreel Valley of northern Israel. With approximately 26 layers of civilization at the archeological site, Megiddo has assumed a huge role throughout history, from the earliest recorded conflicts, through the Israelite conquest of Canaan, to the decisive battle between the British and the Ottomans in 1918. Also known in the biblical text as Armageddon, Megiddo is the location of the final battle between Jesus Christ and his enemies (Revelation 16).
- Tel Dan - The gatehouse below dates to the ninth century BC, and was probably constructed by King Ahab. It’s this exact area where the “House of David” Inscription (Tel Dan Inscription) was discovered in 1994.
- The city of Ur - Why was it such an important find? - Learn facts about this biblical city and its biblical significance. Why was it an important find in archaeology?
- Why was the city of Shechem an important find? - Was this archaeological find important to biblical research? This ancient city plays a prominent role in the Bible.
- Biblical Archaeology
- Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser - This artifact is another important source that corroborates the biblical account of the early Israelites. The depiction of Jehu is one of the earliest surviving pictures of an Israelite. Discovered in 1846 in Nimrud, Iraq, the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser currently resides in the British Museum.
- Epic of Gilgamesh - One of the tablets comprising the Epic of Gilgamesh contains an extensive flood story that’s similar in many ways to the biblical account in Genesis.
- House of Yahweh Ostracon - The House of Yahweh Ostracon (a writing on pottery also known as the “House of God Ostracon”) was discovered in Arad, an ancient Judean city. Written in ancient Hebrew and dated to the early 6th century BC, it is considered to be one of the earliest references to the Temple in Jerusalem outside of the biblical accounts.
- Moabite Stone - Mesha’s account of his rebellion against Israel is found on a large stone monument known as the Moabite Stone (Mesha Stele).
- Shishak Relief - The Bible records the attack from Judah's perspective in 2 Chronicles 12, but the Shishak Relief in the Karnak Temple gives much greater detail.
- The House of David Inscription - The House of David Inscription (also known as the “Tel Dan Inscription”) was discovered in 1994 during excavations at the ancient city of Dan. It is considered by many to be the first reference to the "House of David" discovered outside the biblical text.
- What do ancient cuneiform tablets teach us about biblical times and the biblical record? - What is it about ancient writings that keep archaeologists returning to them? There’s much discovered, yet perhaps even more to come.
- What is the Sumerian King List? - Information about ancient list of Mesopotamian rulers, Dr. Raul E. Lopez, who has written about antediluvian patriarchs and pre-flood kings.
- Why was the Hammurabi Code of Law such an important archaeological discovery? - Read about two codes of laws and how the "eye for an eye" principle is compared; one view is discredited.
- Why was the Merneptah Stele a significant archaeological discovery? - The Merneptah Stele is significant to biblical archaeologists because it is the earliest extra-biblical reference to the nation of Israel yet to be discovered.
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