The twenty-first annual Batchelder Conference for Archaeology and Biblical Studies will take place during November 14–16, 2019, at the Thompson Center of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. The conference will host two keynote speakers and 14 presenters in two days of deliberation on archaeology and biblical studies. Call for Papers You are invited … More 2019 Batchelder Conference
A new video features the excavations at Bethsaida during the 2019 season. These included a “high place” adjacent to the 11th-century city entrance, including another example of the moon-god stele.
The Jerusalem Post of 6 June 2019 carried a brief report on the discovery of a city gate dating to the eleventh century BCE, making it contemporary with the biblical dates for David and Solomon. Since this was not an Israelite city (as evidenced by the moon-god stele, another example of which was also found this … More 11C BCE city gates found at et-Tell
Essential reading for all volunteers participating in the 2019 season of the Bethsaida Excavations Project. 2019 Bethsaida Volunteer Guide
If you are joining us for the 2019 season of the Bethsaida Excavations Project please use this form to confirm your payments. 2019 Bethsaida Payment Form
Registrations are now open for the 2019 season at the Bethsaida Excavations Project on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee. To register please download the 2019 Bethsaida registration package which has three components: 2019 Bethsaida Volunteer Application 2019 Bethsaida Medical Information 2019 Bethsaida Health Insurance All three completed forms then need to be sent … More 2019 Bethsaida Registration
The official report on the 2018 season at Bethsaida has recently been released. You can read the Bethsaida 2018 Field Report online, along with reports from earlier years under Publications. Please note there is no field report for 2017 as there was no season that year.
