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.
The archaeology bug runs unequally in some families. I have no scientific data to back this claim, but anecdotal evidence abounds, starting in my own home. When planning a trip under these circumstances, the best thing may be finding archaeological sites that appeal in other ways.
More than 25 percent of the world’s population—that’s more than 2 billion people—do not have access to basic sanitation. That’s an astonishing number when you consider that some of the earliest sewage systems were already developed in Mesopotamia by the middle of the third millennium B.C.E.
The practice of erecting stones is very ancient and widespread, documented worldwide with such iconic monuments as Stonehenge in England and the moai statues of Rapa Nui (Easter Island).
Where Is It?
1. Venice, Italy
2. Istanbul, Turkey
3. Caesarea, Israel
4. Paris, France
5. Chios, Greece
Answer: 1. Venice, Italy
