Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries in 2023 (Pt 2)

Episode: Part 2 in our 3-part series on the top ten archaeological discoveries and stories related to the Bible from 2023. Some are honorable and some … dishonorable. We talk about the lead “tablet” from Mt. Ebal, cosmic rays, the location of Canaanite Jerusalem, the true purple, Judahite DNA, and other sensational and significant finds and stories from the year. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Hosts: Chris McKinny and Kyle Keimer

Resources: Original publication about so-called lead tablet – https://heritagesciencejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40494-023-00920-9

BAR article on the lead tablet – https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/ancient-cultures/ancient-israel/mt_ebal_curse_tablet_debunked/

Nadav Na’aman Article on the location of Canaanite Jerusalem – https://cris.tau.ac.il/en/publications/locating-jerusalems-royal-palace-in-the-second-millennium-bce-in-

True purple at Tel Shikmona – https://www.timesofisrael.com/purple-from-holy-temple-objects-traced-to-snail-guts-at-3000-year-old-haifa-factory/

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Photo Attribution: Remains of the Pool of Siloam from the Second Temple Period, photo by Markbarnes – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=57691358