
What Is the Sinai? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Aug 18, 2025 · Well known for its role in the biblical Exodus, the Sinai Peninsula spans roughly 23,000 square miles, making it larger than the modern state of Israel.
Searching for Biblical Mt. Sinai - Biblical Archaeology Society
Mar 11, 2025 · Scholars debate whether Mt. Sinai is Har Karkom in Israel or in northwest Saudi Arabia, with evidence supporting both locations.
Why Did the Israelites Make a Golden Calf?
Apr 9, 2025 · Why did the Israelites make a golden calf? It’s a question that has puzzled readers of the biblical Book of Exodus for millennia. As Exodus tells us, after Yahweh is victorious over the gods …
Temple of Zeus Uncovered in Egyptian Sinai
May 2, 2022 · As announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of an ancient temple of Zeus Kasios at the site of Tell el-Farma in the Egyptian …
Wilderness Wanderings: Where is Kadesh? - Biblical Archaeology Society
May 25, 2025 · KADESH IN THE BIBLE. In the Hebrew Bible, a place called Kadesh—also known as Kadesh-Barnea—was an important stop during the Israelites’ wilderness wanderings. Where is …
Rethinking the Ten Commandments - Biblical Archaeology Society
Feb 26, 2025 · Timothy Hogue's new book explores the Ten Commandments' roots in ancient Near Eastern "I Am" monuments, offering new translations and interpretations within their geopolitical …
Aaron in the Bible - Biblical Archaeology Society
Apr 22, 2025 · Elie Wiesel points out that this incident, which had disastrous consequences for the Israelites fleeing Egypt, cast a shadow over Aaron. In Exodus 32, Aaron instructs the Israelites, who …
Video: Har Karkom—Archaeological Discoveries on a Holy Mountain in …
Feb 14, 2014 · Where is Mt. Sinai? The investigation and study of Har Karkom has been the life work of Emmanuel Anati, an 83-year-old Italian archaeologist who has
Where Was Moses Buried? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Jan 27, 2026 · Where was Moses buried? Explore how early Christians identified Mt. Nebo as Moses’ burial site, tracing pilgrimage, monastic life, and Byzantine archaeology.
Copper and the History of the Alphabet in Ancient Egypt
Jan 17, 2022 · The excavated building, which was nearly 2,500 square feet, was strategically located near the area’s main water source. In addition to being an administrative center, the building was the …