The ancient cities of Maresha and Bet Guvrin hosted civilizations from 700 BCE through the Islamic period, making thorough use of a system of  500+ hand-dug caves.

Listen to what Amanda has been up to since Season 1 ended. You'll hear some fun stories from her time digging and traveling in Israel, learn a little about her next book, and get a preview of what is to come in Season 2.

Israelite burials were functionally and symbolically different from modern practices.

Episode links: https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/12/2/1

https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/28/6/1

Scripture says that Rahab lived "on" or "in" Jericho's city wall. What does that mean, and what can we learn about her from the "neighborhood" where she lived?

Episode links: https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/39/5/5

Ancient gates weren't just hinged pickets as we may imagine when we read Scripture today. They were buildings unto themselves, where some of the most important city activities happened every day.

Episode links: https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/14/2/3

https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/9/4/2

Learn how some temples built in other regions of the Levant can help us understand the Bible's descriptions of Solomon's temple.

Episode links: https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/26/3/1

https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/news/special-report-current-status-tell-ain-dara-temple/

For decades, many archaeologists doubted the historical existence of David and Solomon. Listen and learn what evidence proves them wrong!

Episode links: https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/biblical-artifacts/the-tel-dan-inscription-the-first-historical-evidence-of-the-king-david-bible-story/

When you read about the golden calf the Israelites made in Exodus, do you envision Cecil B. DeMille's glossy statue from The Ten Commandments? Find out how this traditional Easter film got most of the details wrong.

Episode links: https://www.baslibrary.org/biblical-archaeology-review/17/2/4

Meet author and archaeologist, Amanda Hope Haley!

Episode links: http://www.telshimronexcavations.com/