Revealing remarkable religious diversity in the region, German archaeologists uncovered evidence of Christians and ...

The two silver amulet scrolls date to 600 BC and are inscribed with the priestly blessing of Numbers 6:24–26. They were ...

Bobby Duke spends most of his adventures as chief curatorial officer of the Museum of the Bible studying and teaching about the priceless artifacts in its collection.

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A remarkably well-preserved Zapotec tomb dating to around AD 600 has been announced by Mexico’s government and the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), with officials calling it the ...

From newly discovered Dead Sea Scroll fragments to ancient human DNA, fossil footprints, and lost cities, 2021 delivered several major archaeological breakthroughs. This overview highlights the most ...

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 ...

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A young woman buried in China’s Tarim Basin some 2,000 years ago went to the afterlife accompanied by the height of fashion. The woman, who was wrapped in a felt blanket and buried in a coffin ...

The relationship between archaeology and espionage is close. During the twentieth century, for example, both Britain and the United States recruited archaeologists working in some of the world’s most ...