William Matthew Flinders Petrie
Petrie is the First Biblical Archaeologist. Petrie became the first in Palestine to excavate according to the methodology of stratigraphy.
Edward Robinson
Edward Robinson’s travels and archaeological investigations played a crucial role in identifying and documenting biblical sites.
Charles Warren
Charles Warren was one of the very first archaeologists in the Holy Land. He was one of the earliest European archaeologists of the Holy Land
The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser
The Black Obelisk Of Shalmaneser III is the earliest ancient description of a biblical figure, Jehu, the Son of King Omri.
Walls of Jerusalem
The walls of Jerusalem in particular the first wall are crucial for any tour of Jerusalem. They were built after Cyrus II of Persia.
Terra Sigillata Pottery
Terra Sigillata pottery was found in Jerusalem in private homes. These homes belonged to the upper social class of 2nd Temple Jerusalem.
Roman Wall Paintings Styles
Roman wall painting styles are seen all over the Holy Land. This is especially true when you visit King Herod’s Palaces and Jewish homes dated to the Roman Period.Paintings from antiquity rarely survive. After all, paint is a much less durable medium than stone or bronze sculpture. But thanks to the ancient Roman city of […]
Ehud Netzer
Ehud Netzer is one of the greatest archaeologists of the Land of Israel. His work made a huge leap forward regarding the Herodian period.
The Arad House
This rare find, The Arad House, sheds light on the appearance of houses in Tel Arad. Arad’s houses were boxy, windowless, single-story structures with flat roofs and gutters for the collection of rainwater. They consisted of a main room used for sleeping, storage, and some food preparation, and a side room used for cooking. Livestock […]
Four Room House
A four room house is a typical Israelite house in the Biblical Period. When I am on a private tour and we are checking out a Biblical Tel. It could be the City of David in Jerusalem or Tel Megiddo. When we reach the Israelite Period (the Iron Age). You will probably find a four room […]