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.

Sift and Learn: How to Volunteer

Participation in the Temple Mount Sifting Project involves a two-hour program, including a 30-minute introductory lecture featuring tips on sifting, at least 80 minutes of sifting and a 10-minute summary, during which a guide explains the significance of recovered finds. For more information about how to participate in the Sifting Project, go online to tmsifting.org.

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Relics in Rubble: The Temple Mount Sifting Project

Jerusalem’s Temple Mount is one of the world’s holiest sites; archaeological excavations are prohibited here. But, in November 1999, the Islamic trust that controls the Islamic structures on the site bulldozed a massive area in the southeastern corner of the Temple Mount and dumped the excavated debris into the Kidron Valley. Two archaeologists are running a pioneering project to wet-sift this debris to search for Temple Mount artifacts that have been concealed for centuries.

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Pigs as an Ethnic Marker? You Are What You Eat

Ancient Israelites didn’t eat pigs. Philistines did. Therefore if you are excavating and find lots of pig bones at your site, it can’t be Israelite—or can it? A new survey brings this conventional wisdom into question with surprising results.