Radiocarbon dating of seeds from the Ein Hatzeva granary dates the fortress to the early 8th century BC, proving that it was built not by Assyria. The study’s authors, however, assign the site not to Uzziah of Judah but to Jeroboam II of Israel based on their assumptions of regional power at the time.

Ynet News reports on the excavations underneath the Western Wall plaza that began when Covid restrictions closed the area to the public. The article includes many photos.

The Israeli government has approved $86 million to develop archaeological sites in the West Bank, including the establishment of heritage centers and tourism infrastructure.

Bible History Daily summarizes a BAR article that argues that the Siloam Inscription was carved to commemorate workers who died during construction of Hezekiah’s Tunnel.

Moshe Gilad writes about ancient Yavneh, the place “where Philistines and Crusaders cross paths.”

Abigail the Archaeologist writes about her week excavating Khirbet er-Rafid, a site near Shiloh.

The Annual of the Japanese Biblical Institute (2025) is online, including articles on temples in the southern Levant, the synagogue at Tel Rekhesh, and the disappearance of the biblical Philistines.

New release: Religion in Ancient Israel: Essays in Honour of John Day, edited by Katherine Southwood, Stuart Weeks, and H.G.M. Williamson (T&T Clark, $84; Amazon)

New release: Faith-Affirming Findings: 50 Archaeological Discoveries that Validate the Historicity and Reliability of Scripture, by Paul D. Weaver (Kregel Academic, $41). Phillip J. Long reviews it here.

HT: Agade