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: What Is It?

A) Ancient bird idol

B) Cosmetic palette

C) Decorative toilet lid

D) Sacrificial hammer stone

E) Storage jar opener

See “Strata Answers” for answer.

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Strata: BAR Editor Charged with Pivotal Role in Fraud and Forgery

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Strata: In History

January 13, 1938 A.D. The Rockefeller Museum (originally the Palestine Archaeological Museum) in Jerusalem opens for the very first time. The museum boasts a collection of artifacts excavated in the early 20th century and is home to thousands of Dead Sea Scroll fragments.