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Oct 6 Blog

The Magdala Stone: The Jerusalem Temple Embodied

By: Jennifer Ristine

For a people living in the diaspora, unable to visit the Jerusalem Temple frequently, what kept the memory and centrality of the Temple fresh in their minds? An intriguing stone uncovered at the Galilean site of Magdala might offer a clue.

Aug 27 Blog

Treasures in Clay Jars

By: Mark Wilson

The ubiquity of hoards in antiquity, both in time and region, suggests that the phenomenon was so well known that Paul could reasonably use it as an analogy. These treasures—the coin hoards mentioned in of 2 Corinthians 4:7—were never placed in clay lamps but rather in clay jars.

Jan 10 Blog

The Athenian Acropolis

By: Harrison Eiteljorg, II

The rebuilding of the Acropolis in the fifth century B.C.E. was the inspiration of the leader Pericles (c. 495–429 B.C.E.), who appointed the sculptor Phidias to supervise the entire project.

Oct 5 Blog

1,000-year-old Gold Coins Found

By: Jonathan Laden

Four ancient gold coins were found in 2020 during an excavation in the Old City of Jerusalem. They were from the late 940s to 970s […]

Feb 11 Blog

Roman Coin Discovered on Mt. Carmel

By: Jonathan Laden

A soldier found a rare coin during a training exercise, announced the Israel Antiquities Authority on February 9th, 2021. On the front, the coin shows […]

Sep 16 Blog

Archaeological Looting and the Destruction of Cultural Heritage

By: Robin Ngo

In the Middle East, archaeological looting and the deliberate destruction of archaeological sites and monuments are rampant. What, if anything, can be done?

May 13 Blog

Rare Coin from Bar Kokhba Revolt Discovered in Jerusalem

By: Jonathan Laden

Rare Coin from Bar Kokhba Revolt Discovered in Jerusalem

Collection of coins collected from looter

Jan 29 Blog

IAA Announces Recovery of Hundreds of Looted Coins

By: Jonathan Laden

People have been increasingly using metal detectors to find coins from archaeological sites. This is done by trespassing, and also includes destruction of unexcavated sites. […]

Jun 9 Blog

Endangered Heritage: Archaeological Looting in Turkey

By: Marek Dospěl

According to Mark R. Fairchild, archaeological looting is alive and well in rural and remote areas of Turkey.

Jan 1 Blog

Roman Emperor Nerva’s Reform of the Jewish Tax

By: Nathan T. Elkins

Roman Emperor Nerva’s reform of the Jewish Tax had a significant effect on Jews and Christians of the first century C.E.

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