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Archaeology

Artifacts, relics, and evidence discovered in modern archaeological excavations that support, prove or point to the Bible.

The Verse Account of Nabonidus —

How the Verse Account of Nabonidus confirms details in the book of Daniel.

The Verse Account of Nabonidus —

How the Verse Account of Nabonidus confirms details in the book of Daniel.

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In Daniel 5 Belshazzar, the very last Babylonian king, foolishly mocks Yahweh at a large public feast by using the gold and silver vessels acquired from God’s temple in Jerusalem as wine goblets while praising “the gods of gold and silver, bronze, iron, wood, and
The Cylinder of Nabonidus —

How the Cylinder of Nabonidus confirms the existence of King Belshazzar of Babylon.

The Cylinder of Nabonidus —

How the Cylinder of Nabonidus confirms the existence of King Belshazzar of Babylon.

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Daniel 5 is undoubtably one of the most memorable chapters not only of the Old Testament but in the entire Bible as it tells the story of the last of the Babylonian kings, Belshazzar who held a very large feast and irreverently used the gold
Spiced Wine of Ancient Jerusalem —

Archaeological evidence for international trade routes.

Spiced Wine of Ancient Jerusalem —

Archaeological evidence for international trade routes.

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In March of 2022, a team of archaeologists published an article examining the contents of several large ceramic storage jars that were found in excavations in Jerusalem.[1] This team of archaeologists examined jars found in two buildings in ancient Jerusalem, the first building was just
Mourning Rituals —

The ancient practice of bemoaning the human condition before God.

Mourning Rituals —

The ancient practice of bemoaning the human condition before God.

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The Bible is very consistent in its portrayal of ancient Israelite mourning. People grieving the loss of loved ones, tragedy in the community, offenses against God, devastating warfare, and the like are described as putting on sackcloth, tearing or rending their clothes, taking off shoes,