Biblical Archaeology Review

Biblical Archaeology Review, often known as BAR, is a magazine published every two months. It aims to bridge the gap between scholarly archaeological research and the general public's interest in the Bible and the history of the Near East and Middle East, including regions like Syro-Palestine and the Levant.

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What Is the Galilee?

5 days ago | biblicalarchaeology.org | Nathan Steinmeyer

What Is the Galilee? The biblical region that shaped two faiths Nathan Steinmeyer June 02, 2025 0 Comments 324 views Share The Galilee is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable regions of the Holy Land, especially for readers of the Gospels.
Byzantine Masterpiece Unveiled

1 week ago | biblicalarchaeology.org | Nathan Steinmeyer

Byzantine Masterpiece Unveiled Stunning 1,500-year-old mosaic goes on display Nathan Steinmeyer May 30, 2025 0 Comments 424 views Share One of the most impressive mosaics ever discovered in southern Israel has been put on display for the first time.
Where Is Biblical Colossae?

1 week ago | biblicalarchaeology.org | Megan Sauter

Where Is Biblical Colossae? The unexcavated site of Colossae awaits exploration Megan Sauter May 29, 2025 0 Comments 83993 views Share Where is Biblical Colossae? The unexcavated site of Colossae sits near the modern city of Honaz at the base of Mt. Cadmus (in modern Turkey).
Another Gold Ring from Hellenistic Jerusalem

1 week ago | biblicalarchaeology.org | Nathan Steinmeyer

Another Gold Ring from Hellenistic Jerusalem Find may reveal an ancient coming-of-age custom Nathan Steinmeyer May 26, 2025 0 Comments 349 views Share While excavating in Jerusalem’s City of David Archaeological Park, archaeologists came across a fantastic find: a small gold ring inset with a red gemstone. Dating to the early Hellenistic period, roughly 2,300 years ago, the ring joins another discovered in the area only a few months earlier. According to researchers, the small collection of...
African Figurines in Israel’s Negev

2 weeks ago | biblicalarchaeology.org | Nathan Steinmeyer

African Figurines in Israel’s Negev Early Christian graves link Africa, India, and the Holy Land Nathan Steinmeyer May 23, 2025 0 Comments 708 views Share Excavations of Christian graves in Israel’s northern Negev Desert have revealed signs of unexpected cultural connections 1,500 years ago.
Longest Linear A Inscription Found in Knossos

2 weeks ago | biblicalarchaeology.org | Nathan Steinmeyer

Longest Linear A Inscription Found in Knossos Discovery may help decode mysterious Minoan script Nathan Steinmeyer May 19, 2025 0 Comments 1410 views Share Minoan Linear A is one of the most famous undeciphered scripts from the ancient world.
Roman Battlefield Unearthed Near Vienna

3 weeks ago | biblicalarchaeology.org | Nathan Steinmeyer

Roman Battlefield Unearthed Near Vienna Mass grave sheds light on Roman conflict Nathan Steinmeyer May 16, 2025 0 Comments 600 views Share Editor’s Note: The following article contains photos of human remains.
Who Is the Pope?

3 weeks ago | biblicalarchaeology.org | Nathan Steinmeyer

Who Is the Pope? The early history of the Roman papacy Nathan Steinmeyer May 12, 2025 0 Comments 1765 views Share With the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church has had 267 widely acknowledged popes its nearly 2,000-year history.
Who Were the Carthaginians?

4 weeks ago | biblicalarchaeology.org | Nathan Steinmeyer

Who Were the Carthaginians? DNA study reveals surprising results Nathan Steinmeyer May 09, 2025 0 Comments 751 views Share For much of the first millennium BCE, the Carthaginian merchant empire dominated large swaths of the Mediterranean. But who were the Carthaginians?
The Prince of Egypt at Saqqara

1 month ago | biblicalarchaeology.org | Nathan Steinmeyer

The Prince of Egypt at Saqqara Tomb of Fifth Dynasty prince discovered Nathan Steinmeyer May 05, 2025 0 Comments 124 views Share Archaeologists at the site of Saqqara in northern Egypt revealed an impressive tomb belonging to Userefre, prince of Egypt and son of Pharaoh Userkaf (r.