Why critical editions of the Bible—like Biblia Hebraica Quinta—are essential Biblical Archaeology Society Staff May 19, 2022 48 Comments 27050 views Share A MASTERPIECE OF THE MASORETES. The Masoretes established an astoundingly accurate tradition of Bible transmission. This carpet page from the Leningrad Codex (1008 C.E.)—of the tradition of the Masoretes—is the base text for … Lire la suite
In 1966, the Airborne Division of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, or ARVN, was formed with 12,000 troops. An elite unit, it conducted airborne assaults and airmobile operations throughout the war. Known for their distinctive red beret, called “Mu Do” in Vietnamese, the South Vietnamese airborne troops were assisted by U.S. advisers with … Lire la suite
IATA: VCP o CPQ ICAO: SBKP Passeggeri: ~6,7 milioni L’Aeroporto internazionale di Viracopos – Campinas è il principale aeroporto che serve il comune di Campinas nello stato di San Paolo, Brasile. Viracopos è un quartiere di Campinas, da cui l’aeroporto prende il secondo nome. Poiché si trova all’interno dello stato di San Paolo, viene spesso … Lire la suite
Ruins at Banias – King Herod’s Palace Identified at Caesarea Philippi Decorative floors at Banias linked to King Herod’s palace Marek Dospěl May 18, 2022 1 Comments 779 views Share The ruins at Banias include the Cave of Pan and other cultic structures dedicated to Pan, Caesar Augustus, the Nymphs, and Zeus. The lush greenery … Lire la suite
Pharaoh’s Brick Makers Israelite construction workers in Egypt Marek Dospěl May 17, 2022 1 Comments 16557 views Share THE PYRAMID OF PHARAOH DJOSER (27th century B.C.E.), in Saqqara, was the first built in stone. Rooted in the tradition of monumental architecture built with mudbricks and light materials, Djoser’s pyramid complex exhibits many features developed for … Lire la suite
Are we alone? Are we living in a real “Twilight Zone?” Up until recently, UFO chasers and alien enthusiasts may have received a polite nod from their fellow man followed by a swift shuffle away. However, ufologists suddenly enjoyed newfound legitimacy in 2017 when news broke about the existence of a secret Pentagon program to … Lire la suite
Does the Church of the Redeemer hold the answer? Biblical Archaeology Society Staff May 17, 2022 21 Comments 163054 views Share Does the Church of the Redeemer (pictured here) provide evidence that the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is the authentic site of Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified? Where is Golgotha today in Jerusalem? According … Lire la suite
On March 26, 1351, in the Duchy of Brittany in western France, two teams of knights, squires and men-at-arms faced off across a field midway between Josselin and Ploërmel castles. Though it was springtime and far from the dog days of summer, sweat streamed down the faces of those assembled. From either side men clad … Lire la suite
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the leaders of Finland and Sweden announced their official move to apply to join NATO. The Sunday announcement “changes decades of Finnish policy toward the Cold War-era military alliance and it upends more than two centuries of Swedish policy,” according to NPR. For decades, Finland — which shares … Lire la suite
Biblical Archaeology 101: Exploring the Archaeologist’s Toolkit Nathan Steinmeyer May 16, 2022 0 Comments 86 views Share Student excavating with a trowel at Khirbet el-Ra’i. Courtesy Nathan Steinmeyer. With advances in technology, there are more archaeology tools than ever to help excavators dig into the past. Yet sometimes there is no substitute for a trusty … Lire la suite
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