Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology

Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology’s mission is to showcase Israel’s biblical archaeology

The Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology (AIBA) is a non-profit, academic and educational institution headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel, seeking to share and promote Israel’s biblical archaeology. AIBA also sponsors and participates in archaeological excavations in Jerusalem, primarily in the City of David and on the Ophel.

What can archaeology tell us about a single biblical utensil—Joseph's silver cup? You might be surprised.
25/08/2026

What can archaeology tell us about a single biblical utensil—Joseph's silver cup? You might be surprised.

What can archaeology tell us about a single biblical utensil? You might be surprised.

Host Brent Nagtegaal and Prof. Yosef Garfinkel discuss the latest from the Tel Lachish excavations.
06/08/2026

Host Brent Nagtegaal and Prof. Yosef Garfinkel discuss the latest from the Tel Lachish excavations.

The Bible states that the first king of Judah to fortify Tel Lachis...

Exceptionally rare, 2500-year-old coin unearthed by accident on the shores of Ashdod beach.
05/08/2026

Exceptionally rare, 2500-year-old coin unearthed by accident on the shores of Ashdod beach.

The 'first of its kind ever discovered in Israel'

The first ever pillar figurine mold ever discovered in Jerusalem.
04/08/2026

The first ever pillar figurine mold ever discovered in Jerusalem.

The first such pillar figurine mold ever found in the city

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and pictures from our 2026 Ophel Excavation by checking out our blog.
03/08/2026

Stay up-to-date with the latest news and pictures from our 2026 Ophel Excavation by checking out our blog.

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Why are we excavating Area E on Jerusalem’s Ophel? Brent Nagtegaal provides the answer.
30/07/2026

Why are we excavating Area E on Jerusalem’s Ophel? Brent Nagtegaal provides the answer.

The next opportunity to reveal Jerusalem’s royal quarter

We are back excavating at the Ophel! There is plenty more to reveal.
29/07/2026

We are back excavating at the Ophel! There is plenty more to reveal.

The Ophel has more to reveal.

It’s Tisha B’Av and a moving First Temple Period discovery has been made in City of David, Jerusalem.
23/07/2026

It’s Tisha B’Av and a moving First Temple Period discovery has been made in City of David, Jerusalem.

'This discovery makes you feel that you are witnessing the very moment of destruction, the moment when it all happened. It’s deeply moving.'

Here is an infographic identifying the possible location of ancient Sheba.
16/07/2026

Here is an infographic identifying the possible location of ancient Sheba.

Does the Sharon Plain reveal the kingdom of David and Solomon?
14/07/2026

Does the Sharon Plain reveal the kingdom of David and Solomon?

Does the Sharon Plain of the 10th century B.C.E. reveal the kingdom of David and Solomon?

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