Category Archives: News

The Messiah in the Temple

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

In a previous report we commented on a new project called The Messiah in the Temple. A lot of progress has been made, especially in developing this new poster: Martin Severin, the project manager wrote: After months of detailed work … Continue reading →

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The Temple Mount on a bus

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

Who would have thought to see a reconstruction drawing of the Jerusalem Temple on a bus? Reconstruction drawings usually appear in books, magazines and occasionally on stamps, but on a bus? I don’t normally comment on politics, but this is … Continue reading →

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The Dead Sea Scrolls in Minnesota

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

A few months ago, I was asked to supply reconstruction drawings for the new Dead Sea Scroll exhibition in the Science Museum of Minnesota. The exhibition is now open and I encourage you to visit if your are in the … Continue reading →

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First Temple period wall found in Jerusalem

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

It was reported this morning by the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Arutz 7 that “a section of an ancient city wall of Jerusalem from the 10th century bce—possibly built by King Solomon—has been revealed in archaeological excavations directed … Continue reading →

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Confirmed: David was king in Jerusalem

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Leen Ritmeyer

It has been reported that “Professor Gershon Galil of the department of biblical studies at the University of Haifa has deciphered an inscription dating from the 10th century BCE (the period of King David’s reign), and has shown that this … Continue reading →

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Leprosy in Jerusalem

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Leen Ritmeyer

In 1994 my archaeologist-wife Kathleen and I wrote an article in Biblical Archaeology Review (Nov/Dec 1994) called “Akeldama – Potter’s Field or Priestly Cemetery?” Akaldama is mentioned in the Bible as a burial place for strangers, bought with the money … Continue reading →

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Conferences and Lectures in New Orleans

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Leen Ritmeyer

My wife Kathleen and I enjoyed our time last week in New Orleans and even had time to sail on the Mississippi on the Steamboat Natchez. It was also interesting to listen to the many stories about the Katrina disaster … Continue reading →

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New excavations planned below the Western Wall Plaza

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Leen Ritmeyer

According to this report, new excavations are planned below the Western Wall Plaza. The present level would be supported by pillars and an additional underground area would be available for worship/visiting. Here is an artist’s impression: This is not a … Continue reading →

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“Hall of Ages” near the Temple Mount rehabilitated

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Leen Ritmeyer

Despite the fact that this building has been known for several decades, only now has it been possible to restore it using modern techniques: “Although the new hall was originally discovered decades ago, it lay untouched for years due to … Continue reading →

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A 2,000 year old Mikveh exposed in the Western Wall tunnels

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Leen Ritmeyer

While I was abroad, the IAA reported that a 2,000 year old mikveh has been found near the Temple Mount: “The miqve was discovered inside the western hall of a splendid structure that is located just c. 20 meters from … Continue reading →

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