Archaeology and biblical history items, July 2021-June 2022

This blogger has been negligent in recent months in posting items related to archaeology and biblical history. I don't feel like posting entire items, but the reader may find the full articles by clicking on the links below.

Largest Ritual Bath from Temple Period has Just Been Uncovered Under Temple Mount (July 8, 2021)

In response to archaeological discoveries proving Jewish presence in the city, Hamas accuses Israel of ‘falsifying’ Jerusalem’s history (July 16, 2021)

New Dead Sea Scroll Study Suggests Essenes Held Annual “Covenant Renewal Ceremony” at Qumran (August 31, 2021)

Jerusalem: Archaeologists Discover Temple Period ‘Cheat-Weight’ Proving Accuracy of Bible (September 2, 2021)

New Study Confirms Location and Cause of Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah: Heavenly Fire (September 24, 2021)

Ancient Hebrew document could reveal why Dead Sea Scrolls were placed in Qumran (September 30, 2021)

Actual Location of Mount Sinai Discovered, Researchers Now Claim (October 3, 2021)

Gilgamesh Tablet Returned to Iraq on Anniversary of Torah Reading of Noah (October 5, 2021)

2700-Year-Old Toilet from First Temple Period Unearthed in Jerusalem (October 5, 2021)

12,000-Year-Old Fishing Techniques Uncovered in Archaeological Dig in Northern Israel (October 7, 2021)

World's Biggest Wine Factory from 1,500 Years Ago Discovered in Central Israel (October 11, 2021)

Israeli archaeologists discover first evidence of Crusader encampments in Holy Land (October 19, 2021)

Ancient Crusader Encampment Discovered for First Time in Galilee (October 20, 2021)

Rare Biblical ‘Balm of Gilead’ Engraving Found on 2,000-Year-Old Seal in Jerusalem (October 21, 2021)

Archaeologists Find More Clues to Solve the Mystery of Bethseda (October 25, 2021)

Spectacular Ancient Gold Ring Unearthed in an Excavation in Yavne (November 2, 2021)

Jacob's Stone Altar of Beit El Discovered in the City of David (November 19, 2021)

For First Time: Building from Time of Sanhedrin Uncovered (November 29, 2021)

Hasmonean Sling Stone Discovered in the Hebron Hills (November 29, 2021)

Oil Lamp from Hasmonean Period Found in City of David (November 30, 2021)

Archaeologists Discover Second Ancient Synagogue on the Shores of Sea of Galilee (December 12, 2021)

Ancient underwater treasures, including Christian artifact, discovered off Israel’s coast (December 23, 2021)

Israeli Researcher Unearth First Ever Bronze Age Victims of Volcanic Eruption Discovered After 3,500 Years (December 30, 2021)

Ancient Toilet from First Temple Era Reveals: Poor Sanitary Conditions Caused Jerusalem's Elite to Suffer Diseases (January 4, 2022)

Clay Seals from First Temple Treasury Discovered in Rubble from Temple Mount (January 10, 2022)

Ancient Egyptians were Consumers of Successful Copper Industry in Arabah Region, Say Tel Aviv University Archaeologists (January 10, 2022)

Ice-Age Remains Near the Kinneret Show Ancient Residents Thrived as Ice Melted Rather than Starving to Death (January 26, 2022)

Ancient Hebrew Amulet Unearthed at Altar of Joshua (January 27, 2022)

Fifth-century Byzantine church unveiled in the Gaza Strip (January 27, 2022)

Prehistoric Human Vertebra Discovered in the Jordan Valley Tells the Story of Prehistoric Migrations from Africa (February 2, 2022)

Evidence of ‘biblical giants’ found in northern Israel (February 15, 2022)

Ship sunk 3,200 years ago near Caesarea reveals unknown ancient trade links (February 21, 2022)

River Prophesied by Ezekiel Accidentally Discovered in Jerusalem (February 22, 2022)

American tourist discovers ancient jug in the Judean Desert – by accident (March 9, 2022)

Turkey Returns Ancient Siloam Inscription Describing Hezekiah's Tunnel (March 11, 2022)

Report: Turkey has agreed to return to Israel an ancient Hebrew inscription bearing direct evidence of biblical accounts, Jewish connection to Jerusalem (March 13, 2022)

Iranian Jews Bought Tomb of Queen Esther and Mordechai, Israel's National Library Reveals (March 13, 2022)

Italians Shocked to Discover Phonecian Harbor is Actually a pool, Temple to Baal (March 20, 2022)

Ancient Curse Amulet Discovered from Mount Ebal (March 25, 2022)

Archaeologists believe they found the oldest Hebrew text in Israel – including the name of God (March 25, 2022)



Archaeological site with Christian mosaic to take the place of Israeli prison (March 30, 2022)

Archaeologists Reveal: Wine from Second Temple was Flavored with Vanilla (April 4, 2022)

Israel’s archaeological findings continue to prove the Bible’s authenticity (April 4, 2022)

Hamas Discovers Ancient Canaanite Idol ‘Anat’; Thinks it “Proves Palestinian History in the Land” (April 27, 2022)

Mesopotamian City Built Five Centuries After Abraham Discovered Under Tigris River (June 1, 2022)

Archaeological Find Reveals Proof of Conversion to Judaism After Roman Invasion of Jerusalem (June 2, 2022)

Ancient Jewish Bath Discovered While Building Controversial Western Wall Elevator (June 3, 2022)

July 4, 2022 update:

Archaeologists Discover Ancient Board Game Goliath May Have Played (June 14, 2022)

Earliest Use of Sluice Gate Discovered in Hezekiah's Tunnel (June 15, 2022)

Remnants of oldest ‘domesticated’ olive tree discovered in Israel (June 15, 2022)