Reviews: King David’s Stronghold at Khirbet Qeiyafa?
Biblical Archaeology Review
Biblical Archaeology Review is the flagship publication of the Biblical Archaeology Society. For more than 40 years it has been making the world of archaeology in the lands of the Bible come alive for the interested layperson. Full of vivid images and articles written by leading scholars, this is a must read for anyone interested in the archaeology of the ancient Near East.
Strata: Cartoon Caption Contest
“Hey, I was using that!”
—Wayne Hodgins, Côte-Saint-Luc, Quebec, Canada
Strata: Exhibit Watch
Luxury arts of ancient Rome are the focus of a unique exhibition hosted by New York University’s Institute for the Study of the Ancient World. Titled Devotion and Decadence, the show presents a spectacular collection of ancient Roman silver artifacts found buried near Berthouville, France.
Strata: Who Did It?
Which archaeologist first discovered the ancient city of Troy?
Answer: Frank Calvert
Although Heinrich Schliemann is most famously associated with the discovery of Troy, it was actually Frank Calvert (1828–1908) who first identified the fabled city.
Strata: Two Readers Meet at a BAR
At least two individuals read BAR in the small town of Houston, Minnesota—population 979.
Strata: What Is It?
A. Crossbow
B. Scissors
C. Fibula
D. Pliers
E. Amulet
Answer: C. Fibula
Strata: Golden Earring from Jerusalem
Strata: Then and Now: A Slice of Ancient Life
Strata: Another Lod Mosaic
While constructing a center to permanently house the famous Lod Mosaic, archaeologists uncovered yet another mosaic!
Strata: “Aramaic Comics” Decorate Roman Tomb in Jordan
In a Roman tomb in northern Jordan, archaeologists have discovered what they are calling the “first Aramaic comics.” The wall paintings feature 260 figures—humans, deities, and animals—with texts written above them.
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