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.

A rare mother-of-pearl seal discovered at Tel Hadid attests to the Assyrian domination of the Levant.
22/06/2026

A rare mother-of-pearl seal discovered at Tel Hadid attests to the Assyrian domination of the Levant.

The stamp seal features motifs common to Mesopotamia.

Intricate stone heads found in Jordan shed light on the kingdom’s reach and influence.
19/06/2026

Intricate stone heads found in Jordan shed light on the kingdom’s reach and influence.

Intricate stone heads shed light on a kingdom’s reach and influence.

Brand-new archaeological evidence discovered at Tel ‘Eton in southern Israel supports the biblical case for King Hezekia...
18/06/2026

Brand-new archaeological evidence discovered at Tel ‘Eton in southern Israel supports the biblical case for King Hezekiah’s reform.

"The historicity of Hezekiah’s reforms is a hotly debated topic, and as the historical credibility of the biblical texts gradually eroded, so the reliance on...

A handy infographic depicting the 10 plagues and the corresponding Egyptian god(s) that the plagues rendered powerless.
16/06/2026

A handy infographic depicting the 10 plagues and the corresponding Egyptian god(s) that the plagues rendered powerless.

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Two ancient coins were returned to Israel after a joint US-Israel operation. One of the coins is only the second known o...
10/06/2026

Two ancient coins were returned to Israel after a joint US-Israel operation. One of the coins is only the second known of its type worldwide.

'The second known of its kind in the world'

A family outing turned treasure hunt after 1,700 year old statuette is discovered.
08/06/2026

A family outing turned treasure hunt after 1,700 year old statuette is discovered.

A family outing turned treasure hunt.

A personal retelling of the discovery of seal impressions discovered on Dr. Eilat Mazar’s excavations.
05/06/2026

A personal retelling of the discovery of seal impressions discovered on Dr. Eilat Mazar’s excavations.

A personal retelling of the discovery of seal impressions discovered on Dr. Eilat Mazar’s excavations

"The society that ceases to allow to free discussion of ideas and stops respecting and recognizing the value of scientif...
01/06/2026

"The society that ceases to allow to free discussion of ideas and stops respecting and recognizing the value of scientific and historical sources and facts is a society that will fail." - Simon Sebag Montefiore
Melanie Phillips

Ancient Israel and Judah—too controversial for modern-day London

What was the function of these network of circular watch towers on Israel’s Eastern Frontier?
29/05/2026

What was the function of these network of circular watch towers on Israel’s Eastern Frontier?

What was the function of these towers and of this network?

Read about the connection between Esther and a certain passage of Hebrew scripture that highlights a biblically signific...
26/05/2026

Read about the connection between Esther and a certain passage of Hebrew scripture that highlights a biblically significant number.

Timing that ties the beloved queen to the beloved city

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