What Recent Biblical Archaeological Discoveries Have Been Made?

Research on biblical times is not just a part of the past. Biblical archaeological discoveries are made quite frequently, further providing the validity of the Bible.

Some of the most recent biblical archaeological discoveries which have been reported include:

• Wall Paintings in West Bank, Israel (September 20, 2010)
• Cuneiform Tablet in Tel Hazor, Israel (March 30, 2010)
• Tomb of an Egyptian Queen, believed to have rescued Moses, in Cairo, Egypt (March 30, 2010)
• Wall from the time of King Solomon in Jerusalem, Israel (February 23, 2010)
• Ancient Temple in Tell Tayinat, Turkey (February 19, 2010)
• Possible Home of Abraham in Tell Al-Muqayyar, Iraq (February 19, 2010)
• Archaeology Related to the Biblical Account of the History in Israel in Jerusalem, Israel (February 8, 2010)
• Royal Carved Stone Plaque in Tel Bet Yerah, Israel (February 1, 2010)
• 4000 Year Old Burial Cave in Cairo, Egypt (January 14, 2010)
• Home that Existed During Jesus' Childhood in Nazareth, Israel (December 21, 2009)
• Minoan Wall Painting in Tel Kabri, Israel (November 15, 2009)
• 4500 Year Old Circular City in Tall Qabr, Syria (November 12, 2009)
• Babylonian Seal in Tell-El Dab'a, Egypt (October 29, 2009)
• Mini Colliseum in Portus, Italy (October 2, 2009)
• Nero's Rotating Banquet Hall in Rome, Italy (September 29, 2009)
• Coins of the Biblical Joseph in Egypt (September 25, 2009)
• Ritual Immersion Bath in Jerusalem, Israel (September 23, 2009)
• Gemstone with Alexander the Great in Tel Dor, Israel (September 22, 2009)
• Coins in Judean Hills, Israel (September 15, 2009)
• Ancient Assyrian Tablets in Ancient Calno, Turkey (August 11, 2009)
• Birthplace of Empress Titus Vespasian in Falacrine, Italy (August 6, 2009)
• 65 Foot Roman Ship in Ventotene Island, Italy (July 24, 2009)
• Site of the Battle Between David and Goliath in Elah Valley, Israel (July 20, 2009)
• Projects of Herod in Jerusalem, Israel (July 6, 2009)

Clearly, many discoveries have been made in the most recent of years. For a list of biblical discoveries of both the past and the present, you can use the Internet to research details about biblical archaeology such as those at Bible History, the source for the above facts.

Significance of Biblical Archaeological Finds

Explaining the significance of each one of these finds could be a thesis paper in and of itself, since they all require an understanding of the background of the particular incident to even begin truly recognizing the significance of the find. However, there are some general reasons why these and other finds are important.

• They prove events which are documented in the Bible. For example, the discovery of the site in the Elah Valley where David and Goliath had their famous battle has provided scholars with evidence that David ruled from Jerusalem.
• They provide more information about the lives of people at that time. For example, the house that was around at the time of Jesus gives us glimpses into what his day to day life was like.
• These findings connect us with the path and with the religious reality of the world. Finding pieces of the past let us know what life was like in general, and provide a historical context to our own experience. More so though, these relics restore a sense of faith in the community. Skeptics ask how we know that these sorts of Biblical stories are true, and archaeological finds are part of the answer.

Clearly, the implications of biblical archaeological discoveries as they are related to the Bible are very important and they are not a matter to be taken lightly. Therefore, consider doing more research into this truly fascinating discipline.