Categories
Ancient Documents
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Israel
Ancient Near East
Ancient Other
Ancient Persia
Ancient Rome
Archaeology
Bible Animals
Bible Books
Bible Cities
Bible History
Bible Names A-G
Bible Names H-M
Bible Names N-Z
Bible Searches
Biblical Archaeology
Childrens Resources
Church History
Evolution & Science
Illustrated History
Images & Art
Intertestamental
Jesus
Languages
Manners & Customs
Maps & Geography
Messianic Prophecies
Museums
Mythology & Beliefs
People in History
Rabbinical Works
Societies & Studies
Study Tools
Timelines & Charts
Weapons & Warfare
World History
Bible Archaeology News 2020
------------------------------
Mar 17, 2020 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Feb 17, 2020 - LACHISH, ISRAEL
Jan 9, 2020 - CITY OF DAVID, ISRAEL
Jan 2, 2020 - SHILOH, ISRAEL
Oct 21, 2019 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Aug 14, 2019 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Jul 18, 2019 - EL-ARAJ, ISRAEL
Jul 8, 2019 - KHIRBET AL-RAI, ISRAEL
Mar 31, 2019 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Mar 29, 2019 - ABYDOS, EGYPT
Jan 25, 2019 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Oct 23, 2018 - BLACK SEA
Oct 9, 2018 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Feb 22, 2018 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Feb 8, 2018 - CAESAREA, ISRAEL
June 25, 2017 - AMARNA, EGYPT
May 29, 2017 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Archaeological Excavations At A First Century Garbage Heap
In Jerusalem Reveals A Kosher Diet During The Time Of Jesus.
-Jerusalem Post
March 21, 2017 - ROME, ITALY
Dec 01, 2016 - TEL DOR, ISRAEL
Sep 28, 2016 - LACHISH, ISRAEL
Aug 31, 2016 - GEZER, ISRAEL
June 28, 2016 - ASHKELON, ISRAEL
January 6, 2016 - NAHARIYA, ISRAEL
December 16, 2015 - KURSI, ISRAEL
September 25, 2015 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
June 16, 2015 - VALLEY OF ELAH, ISRAEL
March 16, 2015 - GOLAN HEIGHTS, ISRAEL
April 09, 2014 - JEZREEL VALLEY, ISRAEL
March 31, 2014 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
August 12, 2013 - CITY OF DAVID, ISRAEL
Recent Excavations Uncovered Ancient Pottery, Lamps, And
Figurines Including Part Of A Bowl With An Inscription
Bearing A Hebrew Name Dating Back To The Time Of King
Hezekiah.
-Israel Antiquities Authority
July 21, 2013 - KHIRBET QEIYAFA, ISRAEL
Among The Byzantine Ruins At The Foothills Of Judaea Israeli
Archaeologists Uncovered Ruins of What They Believe To Be
The Palace Of King David Dating Back To The Tenth Century BC.
-Science Daily
June 10, 2013 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
May 9, 2013 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Massive Herodian Quarry
Discovered In North East Jerusalem While Building A Highway.
The Site Dates Back To The Time Of Herod and The Second
Temple And The Rock Cut Craters Would Suggest That The
Quarry Would Have Been Used To Produce High Quality
Limestone Blocks For The Temple And Other Public Buildings.
-Fox News
April 10, 2013 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Jan 17, 2013 - SHILOH, ISRAEL
Oct 11, 2012 - ROME, ITALY
May 23, 2012 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
May 01, 2012 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
April 30, 2012 - LARNACA, CYPRUS
August 30, 2011 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
August 30, 2011 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
June 27, 2011 - TANIS, EGYPT
April 30, 2011 - OSTIA, ANTICA
Well Preserved 36 foot long Roman Ship Dating Back To The
Time Of Imperial Rome Discovered by Archaeologists Near
Ostia, A Harbor City of Ancient Rome.
-Archaeology in Europe
Sep 20, 2010 - WEST BANK, ISRAEL
Mar 30, 2010 - TEL HAZOR, ISRAEL
Mar 30, 2010 - CAIRO, EGYPT
Feb 23, 2010 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Visit Fallen Empires to See the Most Significant Discoveries
in Biblical Archaeology
Significant Dates of Archaeological Expeditions and Discoveries
------------------------------
Feb 19, 2010 - TELL TAYINAT, TURKEY
Feb 19, 2010 - TELL AL-MUQAYYAR, IRAQ
Feb 8, 2010 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Feb 1, 2010 - TEL BET YERAH, ISRAEL
Jan 14, 2010 - CAIRO, EGYPT
Dec 21, 2009 - NAZARETH, ISRAEL
Nov 15, 2009 - TEL KABRI, ISRAEL
Nov 12, 2009 - TALL QABR, SYRIA
Oct 29, 2009 - TELL EL-DAB'A, EGYPT
Oct 2, 2009 - PORTUS, ITALY
Sep 29, 2009 - ROME, ITALY
Sep 25, 2009 - EGYPT
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Egyptian Coins Bearing The
Name And Portrait Of The Biblical Joseph. The Discovery Also
Sheds New Light On How Coins Were Used In Ancient Egypt.
-Israel National News
Sep 23, 2009 JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
A 2000 Year Old Ritual Immersion Bath Was Uncovered By
Archaeologists in Jerusalem. According to Experts The Bath (Mikveh)
was Used By Jewish Pilgrims Coming To Jerusalem To Purify
Themselves Before Entering The Temple In Jerusalem.
-Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Sep 22, 2009 - TEL DOR, ISRAEL
Sep 15, 2009 - JUDEAN HILLS, ISRAEL
Aug 11, 2009 - ANCIENT CALNO, TURKEY
Aug 6, 2009 - FALACRINE, ITALY
Jul 24, 2009 - VENTOTENE ISLAND, ITALY
Jul 20, 2009 - ELAH VALLEY, ISRAEL
Jul 6, 2009 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Jun 23, 2009 - JORDAN VALLEY, ISRAEL
Jun 22, 2009 - BETHLEHEM, ISRAEL
Apr 27, 2009 - SINAI PENINSULA, EGYPT
Apr 10, 2009 - BETH-SHEMESH, ISRAEL
A Decorative Plaque Was Discovered in Israel Which Some
Scholars Believe to Be That of a Female Canaanite King and
Possibly the Mysterious Mistress of the Lionesses. Around
1350 BC Several Canaanite Kings Sent Clay Tablets to the
Egyptian Pharaoh Requesting Military Help From Nomadic
Marauders Known as the Habiru. Of the 382 Tablets That Have
Been Found, Two Were Signed With the Feminine Epithet
"Mistress of the Lionesses." According to Israeli
Archaeologist Zvi Lederman, "The Mistress Complained to the
Egyptian Court That the Habiru Were Around and that her City
was in Danger."
-National Geographic
Apr 7, 2009 - JORDAN VALLEY, ISRAEL
Mar 27, 2009 - CYPRUS, GREECE
Mar 6, 2009 - KELAR MOUND, N. IRAN
Mar 2, 2009 - AL GHARBIA, ARABIAN PENINSULA
Feb 23, 2009 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Another Jerusalem Temple Proof Unearthed Though The
Palestinian Authority 'Steadfastly" Denies That Any
Jerusalem Temples Ever Existed
-WorldNetDaily
Feb 23, 2009 - ISRAEL
Feb 20, 2009 - AEGEAN SEA, TURKEY
Feb 11, 2009 - EGYPT
Dec 25, 2008 - EGYPT
Nov 19, 2008 - HERODIUM MOUND, ISRAEL
Nov 11, 2008 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
2000 Year Old Gold Pearl Earring Sheds Light and Life To
Women in Ancient Jerusalem
-Ynet News
Nov 3, 2008 - ELAH FORTRESS, ISRAEL
Sep 3, 2008 - ISRAEL
Diggers in Israel Find Part of The Wall Of Ancient Jerusalem
-USA Today
Aug 3, 2008 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Dec 10, 2007 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
Sep 10, 2007 - JERUSALEM, ISRAEL
May 10, 2007 - ISRAEL
Israeli Archaeologists Discover the Tomb of Herod the Great
Whom Caesar and The Roman Senate Called "King of the Jews",
He Was In Power When Jesus Was Born
-CCTV International
Heart Message
Archaeology
Fallen Empires /biblehistoryonline_fallenempires.php
A voice says, "Cry out." And I said, "What shall I cry?"
"All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of
the field." Isa. 40:6
Archaeology provides one of the many sober reminders that we are not eternal. As we see history's graveyard, it's like viewing the tombstone of an empire. "Here lies the once proud Assyrian Empire who ruled many and feared none"
As you watch the video provided by a thoughtful soldier in Iraq taking a moment to tour the ruins of Nineveh, the once mighty capital of the Mesopotamian Fertile Crescent, try to imagine life there and the surrounding countryside. How many people saw the powerful Nineveh gates as a part of their daily scenery? The gates were just always there, part of the skyline, taken for granted, testifying to the King's authority and glory.
What was it like for the rulers? They enjoyed that eternal feeling that we all have while we are young and strong. Living in grandeur and exercising power over a kingdom of peoples they enjoyed all that life could provide.
King Sennacherib would have moved through these gates on his way to confront
the humble nation of Judah and King Hezekiah who Sennacherib said he had trapped
in Jerusalem like a "caged bird". Little did he know that he alone
would be confronted by God Himself!
If he could have experienced a terrifying dream of a Humvee with soldiers carrying M-16's driving upon the ruins of his empire, contemplating the lessons of their fallen empire, he might have gained that perspective that his life was finite, his empire would one day fall, and his only hope was in humbly seeking a relationship with the God of heaven. The same lesson that each of us today has to learn. As happened to every empire uncovered by the spade, will also happen to each of us. All that is left in the end is our relationship with God and what we have wrought for His kingdom. The only thing we can take beyond the grave are the others we have served by feeding them the Word of God.
I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun,
because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. Ecc. 2:18
Top
Archaeological Discoveries
In Biblical
History
(More to Come)
The Tel
Dan Stele
Aug 6, 1993
The
Pontius Pilate Stone
Jun 19, 1961
The Dead Sea Scrolls
Dec 11, 1947
Sennacherib's Prism
Dec 24, 1920
Nimrud Discovered
Oct 13, 1847
Colossal Winged Bull From
Palace of Sargon Discovered
June, 1842
Timelines and Dates - Ancient Assyria
Psalms 93:1
- The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the
LORD is clothed with strength, wherewith he hath girded himself:
the world also is stablished, that it cannot be moved.
Psalms 56:10
- In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his
word.
Psalms 90:17 - And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Little by little, one city after another, one civilization after
another, one culture after another, whose memories were enshrined
only in the Bible, were restored to their proper places in ancient
history by the studies of archaeologists... Contemporary records of
biblical events emphasized by contrast and comparison... Nowhere has
archaeological discovery refuted the Bible as history."
-John Elder "Prophets, idols and Diggers" (New York: Bobbs Merrill,
1960) p. 16
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"A substantial proof for the accuracy of the Old Testament text has
come from archaeology. Numerous discoveries have confirmed the
historical accuracy of the biblical documents, even down to the
obsolete names of foreign kings... Rather than a manifestation of
complete ignorance of the facts of its day, the biblical record thus
reflects a great knowledge by the writer of his day, as well as
precision in textual transmission."
-Norman L. Geisler, William Nix "A General Introduction to the
Bible" 5th Edition (Chicago: Moody Press 1983) p. 253
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Return to Biblical Archaeology
Return to Bible History Online
Read The Bible
- 1599 Geneva Bible (GNV)
- 21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
- American Standard Version (ASV)
- Amplified Bible (AMP)
- Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC)
- Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV)
- BRG Bible (BRG)
- Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
- Common English Bible (CEB)
- Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)
- Contemporary English Version (CEV)
- Darby Translation (DARBY)
- Disciples’ Literal New Testament (DLNT)
- Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition (DRA)
- Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
- English Standard Version (ESV)
- English Standard Version Anglicised (ESVUK)
- Evangelical Heritage Version (EHV)
- Expanded Bible (EXB)
- GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
- Good News Translation (GNT)
- Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
- International Children’s Bible (ICB)
- International Standard Version (ISV)
- J.B. Phillips New Testament (PHILLIPS)
- Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB)
- King James Version (KJV)
- Lexham English Bible (LEB)
- Living Bible (TLB)
- Modern English Version (MEV)
- Mounce Reverse Interlinear New Testament (MOUNCE)
- Names of God Bible (NOG)
- New American Bible (Revised Edition) (NABRE)
- New American Standard Bible (NASB)
- New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB1995)
- New Catholic Bible (NCB)
- New Century Version (NCV)
- New English Translation (NET)
- New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
- New International Version - UK (NIVUK)
- New International Version (NIV)
- New King James Version (NKJV)
- New Life Version (NLV)
- New Living Translation (NLT)
- New Matthew Bible (NMB)
- New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
- New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE)
- New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised (NRSVA)
- New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition (NRSVACE)
- New Testament for Everyone (NTE)
- Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)
- Revised Geneva Translation (RGT)
- Revised Standard Version (RSV)
- Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (RSVCE)
- The Message (MSG)
- The Voice (VOICE)
- Tree of Life Version (TLV)
- World English Bible (WEB)
- Worldwide English (New Testament) (WE)
- Wycliffe Bible (WYC)
- Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Main Menu
- Ancient Assyrian Social Structure
- Ancient Babylonia
- Ancient Canaan During the Time of Joshua
- Ancient History Timeline
- Ancient Oil Lamps
- Antonia Fortress
- Archaeology of Ancient Assyria
- Assyria and Bible Prophecy
- Augustus Caesar
- Background Bible Study
- Bible
- Biblical Geography
- Fallen Empires - Archaeological Discoveries and the Bible
- First Century Jerusalem
- Glossary of Latin Words
- Herod Agrippa I
- Herod Antipas
- Herod the Great
- Herod's Temple
- High Priest's in New Testament Times
- Jewish Literature in New Testament Times
- Library collection
- Map of David's Kingdom
- Map of the Divided Kingdom - Israel and Judah
- Map of the Ministry of Jesus
- Matthew Henry Bible Commentary
- Messianic Prophecy
- Nero Caesar Emperor
- Online Bible Maps
- Paul's First Missionary Journey
- Paul's Second Missionary Journey
- Paul's Third Missionary Journey
- Pontius Pilate
- Questions About the Ancient World
- Tabernacle of Ancient Israel
- Tax Collectors in New Testament Times
- The Babylonian Captivity
- The Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser
- The Books of the New Testament
- The Court of the Gentiles
- The Court of the Women in the Temple
- The Destruction of Israel
- The Fall of Judah with Map
- The History Of Rome
- The Incredible Bible
- The Jewish Calendar in Ancient Hebrew History
- The Life of Jesus in Chronological Order
- The Life of Jesus in Harmony
- The Names of God
- The New Testament
- The Old Testament
- The Passion of the Christ
- The Pharisees
- The Sacred Year of Israel in New Testament Times
- The Samaritans
- The Scribes
Ancient Questions
- Why Do the Huldah Gates Appear Different in Ancient Replicas and Modern Photos?
- What Is the Origin of the Japanese and Chinese Peoples? A Biblical Perspective
- How did the ancient Greeks and Romans practice medicine and treat illnesses?
- What were the major contributions of ancient Babylon to mathematics and astronomy?
- How did the ancient Persians create and administer their vast empire?
- What were the cultural and artistic achievements of ancient India, particularly during the Gupta Empire?
- How did ancient civilizations like the Incas and Aztecs build their remarkable cities and structures?
- What were the major trade routes and trading practices of the ancient world?
- What was the role of slavery in ancient societies like Rome and Greece?
- How did the ancient Mayans develop their sophisticated calendar system?
Bible Study Questions
- Why Do Christians Celebrate Christmas?
- How Many Chapters Are There in the Bible?
- The Five Key Visions in the New Testament
- The 400-Year Prophecy: Unpacking Genesis 15 and the Journey of a People
- The Authorized (King James) Version (AKJV): Historical Significance, Translation Methodology, and Lasting Impact
- Exploring the English Standard Version (ESV): Its Aspects, Comparisons, Impact on Biblical Studies, and Church Use
- A Detailed Historical Analysis of Language Updates in the KJ21: Comparison with Other Versions
- A Detailed Historical Analysis of the American Standard Version (ASV): Comparison to the King James Version, Influence on Later Translations, and Evaluation of Strengths and Weaknesses
- A Detailed Historical Analysis of Amplifications in the Amplified Bible (AMP) and Its Comparison to Other Bible Translations
- Detailed Historical Analysis of the Amplified Bible Classic Edition (AMPC): Examples of Amplifications and Comparative Analysis with Other Bible Translations
About
Welcome to Free Bible: Unearthing the Past, Illuminating the Present! Step into a world where ancient history and biblical narratives intertwine, inviting you to explore the rich tapestry of human civilization.
Discover the captivating stories of forgotten empires, delve into the customs and cultures of our ancestors, and witness the remarkable findings unearthed by dedicated archaeologists.
Immerse yourself in a treasure trove of knowledge, where the past comes alive and illuminates our understanding of the present.
Join us on this extraordinary journey through time, where curiosity is rewarded and ancient mysteries await your exploration.
Recent posts
-
Do Scientists Believe in God? Faith and Science in the 21st Century
For centuries, people have debated whether science and faith can go hand in hand. Some argue that science should rely only on what can be measured and... -
Listening Deeper: Ekaterina Fakhrutdinova on How Soul Care Becomes a New Culture of Care
Author: Susan Perk Date: 24 Sep 2025 When faith is not dogma, but dialogue. And when psychology is not diagnosis, but service. Today, Christian psycho... -
The Vital Role of Christian Translation Ministries in Spreading the Gospel
The Gospel is for every tribe, tongue, and nation. Yet, millions of people around the world still cannot access Scripture in their own language. This ... -
The Vision of Clarity: Why Elegant Glasses Are the Perfect Choice for Modern Living
For centuries, vision has been associated not only with physical sight but also with wisdom, clarity, and perspective. In the modern world, where appe... -
Dallas Jeweler Bedig Minassian Launches Charitable Project Mother Holding Child (ALOUUM)
Dallas is a city that thrives on innovation, creativity, and community spirit. Few embody that combination better than Bedig Minassian, a well-known D...