Ancient sites from the Bible unearthed during excavations

April26,2025

Known as one of the world's oldest inhabited cities, Jericho is famously associated with the fall of its walls in the Bible (Joshua 6).

Jericho

A prominent city in the Bible, especially in the story of Daniel, Babylon was once a powerful empire and has been excavated extensively.

Babylon

The capital of the Assyrian Empire, famously mentioned in the Bible in the story of Jonah, has been partially excavated near the modern city of Mosul in Iraq.

Nineveh

Known for its destruction by fire in the Bible, it is believed to be located near the Dead Sea, with excavations at Tall el-Hammam suggesting a possible site.

Sodom

Along with Sodom, Gomorrah was destroyed by fire in the Bible; excavations in the region of the Dead Sea have uncovered potential sites.

Gomorrah

A Canaanite city mentioned in the Bible, notably in the story of Joshua's conquest, it has been excavated in modern-day Israel.

Hazor

The birthplace of Jesus, Bethlehem has been a focal point of archaeological excavation, particularly around the Church of the Nativity.

Bethlehem

One of the most important cities in the Bible, Jerusalem has been extensively excavated, with countless ancient artifacts and structures uncovered.

Jerusalem

Known for the biblical "Armageddon," Megiddo has been excavated, revealing layers of ancient cities and battlefields.

Megiddo