A 7th-century BC mother-of-pearl stamp seal discovered at Tel Hadid depicts a moon standard, a worshiper, and a possible altar.

Early residents of Moza, near Jerusalem, used a sophisticated plaster technology that “bears on a long-standing puzzle in geology known as the ‘dolomite problem.’”

A 12-year-old boy discovered an ancient gemstone while excavating at Korazim.

Abigail the Archaeologist reports on week two of the Shiloh excavations.

“A new exhibition from the University of Haifa opened last weekend at the Silk Road Virtual Museum, an international initiative that tells the story of the Silk Road through dozens of heritage sites and archaeological finds from across the region.

Jeremy D. Smoak writes about the function of the Ketef Hinnom amulets in ancient religious practice. The article appears to be based on his book.

New release: The Oxford Handbook of Josephus, edited by Kenneth Atkinson ($208; Amazon)

All Israel News has posted a 7-minute video about the Great Isaiah Scroll exhibit.

Bible Mapper Atlas has added slideshows and virtual walking tours of many biblical locations. For one example, see the links below the map of Jesus’ Ministry beyond Israel.

HT: Agade, Arne Halbakken, Ted Weis, Alexander Schick, Explorator