Strata: A Good Look
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.
First Person: Access Denied
Update: Finds or Fakes?
Radiocarbon Dating
The Secret Gospel of Mark
West Side Story
Where John Baptized
Scholarship Winners
Ralph K. Hawkins
Tall Jalul
Ralph Hawkins is pursuing his Ph.D. in Old Testament history and archaeology at Andrews University, Michigan. He volunteered at Tall Jalul.
Timeline
Prehistory |
1,000,000–3300 B.C. |
Neolithic |
8300–4500 B.C. |
Chalcolithic |
4500–3200 B.C. |
Early Bronze Age |
3200–2200 B.C. |
Middle Bronze Age |
2200–1550 B.C. |
Late Bronze Age |
1550–1200 B.C. |
Is It Safe?
There has been no way to escape the bad news coming out of the Middle East over the last few years. The details may be complex, but the gist of it is simple: terrorism, bombings, war. Which begs the question: Is it safe to go digging in the Middle East?
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