An ancient Christian monastic complex was recently uncovered in Egypt — shedding new light on monastic life in Upper Egypt during the Byzantine era. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ...

The historical record serves as confirmation for followers of Jesus Christ that He walked among us, was crucified, and was ...

Centuries of excavations have unearthed a few theories about what really brought down one of the oldest cities in the ancient world. Alamy Chronicle's illustration of "Joshua at Jericho." Jericho's ...

I have always been fascinated by the idea of walking through history, imagining the lives of people who lived thousands of ...

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Ritual artifacts belonging to the Canaanites, an ancient people referenced in the Old Testament, were recently found in Israel — along with a 5,000-year-old winepress. The Israel Antiquities Authority ...

Archaeologists believe they’ve fully excavated eight rooms carved from stone, which were used for ritual practices during the eighth century B.C. Evidence shows that the use of the rooms was ...

Archaeological evidence has long suggested that Judah’s demise under Babylonian forces in 586 BCE was incomplete, as some cities in the southern region remained untouched. Magnetic data supports this, ...

Archaeologists in the City of David National Park in Israel have discovered a rare stone seal from the first temple period – one of the oldest finds since the start of excavations in the country, ...

Few biblical stories are as visually vivid as the fall of Jericho, with marching priests, blaring trumpets and city walls ...

Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an Egyptian army where an Israelite king was killed. The discoveries at Megiddo, which inspired "Armageddon," reinforce biblical stories about King Josiah of ...