ISRAEL AND JORDAN

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Archaeology: Clues from the Past
American Museum of Natural History website. Includes: Mint Your Own Coin, Make Your Own Stationery (three designs which can be downloaded), a walk through the ruins of Petra, and lots more. Archaeology: Clues from the Past
The Hyksos: Evidence of Jacob’s Family in Ancient Egypt?

By Christopher Eames

In a recent article we established the biblical chronology for the period of the patriarchs: the first half of the second millennium b.c.e., with the migration of Jacob and his family into Egypt in the early 17th century b.c.e. Or more specifically, according to fairly standard chronology, in or around the 1660s b.c.e.

The Hyksos: Evidence of Jacob’s Family in Ancient Egypt?

"The Solomonic Gate at Gezer"
By Ellen White 

A Solomonic gate stands at Gezer—or does it? Legendary archaeologist and former Gezer dig director William Dever thought so. That Gezer was home to a Solomonic gate was not questioned in the 1970s by the Hebrew Union College excavation team. So why have Steve Ortiz and Sam Wolff returned to Gezer, and why are they questioning whether its famous gate should be considered a Solomonic gate?

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The Tel Dan Inscription: The First Historical Evidence of King David from the Bible
By  Biblical Archaeology Society Staff 

Few modern Biblical archaeology discoveries have caused as much excitement as the Tel Dan inscription—writing on a ninth-century B.C. stone slab (or stela) that furnished the first historical evidence of King David from the Bible.

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New discoveries at Philistine Ekron
By Michael G. Hasel, Ph.D

During the past two decades, archaeological excavations have vividly illuminated the Philistine culture, perhaps more than any other ancient culture of biblical times. To date excavations conducted at Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron have produced distinct architecture and other artifacts that portray the advanced nature of Philistine life.

New discoveries at Philistine Ekron

Did the Israelites Conquer Jericho? A New Look at the Archaeological Evidence
By Bryant G. Wood

The story of the Israelite conquest of Jericho (Joshua 2–6) is one of the best known and best loved in the entire Bible. The vivid description of faith and victory has been a source of inspiration for countless generations of Bible readers. But did it really happen as the Bible describes it?

Biblical Archaeology Society Online Archive
The Archaeology of Jerusalem: From David to Jesus
Host: Hershel Shanks. Part I: From the Beginning to the Babylonian Destruction, Part II: From the Return of the Exiles to the World of Jesus. This DVD tells the story of the great archaeological finds from Jerusalem over the ages. View stunning aerial shots of Jerusalem in vivid color. See a multitude of artifacts and inscriptions including the silver amulet containing the earliest biblical quotation ever discovered. Plus visit on-site location shots of Herod’s Temple Mount, the Jerusalem Cardo, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Dome of the Rock and much more. In the accompanying Learner’s Guide PDF, archaeologist Dan P. Cole discusses geographic, political and religious influences on Jerusalem’s history. Also included are study questions, historical maps, an extensive glossary, a chronology and a bibliography. 75 minutes.

The Archaeology of Jerusalem: From David to Jesus
Israel: A Journey Through Time
This captivating documentary, filmed entirely in Israel, presents a Christian perspective on the Holy Land's ancient history and modern reality, from Genesis to the possibility of Armageddon. 6 DVD Set

Israel A Journey Through Time
Jordan Past and Present: Petra, Jerash, Amman

By E. Borgia

Many ancient monuments and buildings have been worn away by wind and rain over time. Explore the archaeological remains of Petra, Jerash, and Amman. Then turn the page to see what they may have looked like thousands of years ago. Vision S.r.l., Roma, 2001. ISBN 88-8162-124-x.

A Kid's View of Archaeology in Jordan

By Ruth Christopherson

She joined her father at the Madaba Plans Project in Jordan and wrote this ebook report. Grades 3-6.

A Kid's View of Archaeology in Jordan