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Ritmeyer Archaeological Design began in 1983, producing posters and booklets as a response to the demand for educational materials on the subject of Biblical Archaeology. Since then, it has not only greatly expanded its product range, but grown into a firm that offers consultancy on archaeological background and illustration to groups as diverse as Hollywood movie companies, National Geographic, the ESV Study Bible and the new GLO Bible study computer program.Categories
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Report on the Destruction of the Temple Mount
Government ‘tried to bury’ report on Temple Mount excavations This funny pun introduces an article about the suppression by the Government of Israel of a report on the illegal Temple Mount excavations. We had earlier reported here, here, here, here, … Continue reading
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First Temple period wall found in Jerusalem – revisited
One of my blog readers, Arthur Chrysler, made the following comments on a previous post, which I would like to share with other blog readers: The Large Tower, explored by Warren and one hundred years later by Dame Kenyon, is … Continue reading
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The Destruction of the Temple Mount continues
It is feared that the destruction of the Temple Mount by Muslims continues. It has been observed that work is taking place to the east of the Dome of the Rock, where the Court of the Priests and the Altar … Continue reading
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Bible Lands Expedition (BLE) tour
Another BLE Bible Lands Expedition study tour is planned for October 2010, God willing. Dr. Steve Collins and myself will be leading the tour. This is an exciting adventure travelling through Jordan and Israel with the likely outcome that you’ll … Continue reading
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“Solomonic Wall” found in Jerusalem
The confusion in the reporting on this wall was summed up in one sentence by Neil Silberman: “Dr. Eilat Mazar is at it again– running to the press before properly submitting her finds to serious archaeological scrutiny.” This has been … Continue reading
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Ancient street found in Jerusalem
A few days ago an ancient street was found in Jerusalem in an archaeological excavation inside the Jaffa Gate, next to the remains of the Hippicus Tower. This exciting find has been reported by many commentators. This CBN news item, … Continue reading
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Solomon’s Temple
In November last year, I gave some lectures at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (NOBTS). An abstract of my lecture on Solomon’s Temple has been put on their website. You can read it here. Bookmark to: Hide Sites $$(‘div.d297′).each( … Continue reading
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Where Heaven and Earth Meet: Jerusalem’s Sacred Esplanade
A new book on the Temple Mount was published today in Jerusalem. It has been widely reported, for example here, here, here and elsewhere. Various Jewish, Muslim and Christian authors discuss the meaning of the Temple Mount, called in this … Continue reading
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Coins from ancient Jewish revolt found near Temple Mount on display
AP reported that an interesting collection of coins, which was found below the Herodian street along the Western Wall of the Temple Mount, is on display at the Davidson Centre. One coin, with a date palm portrayed on it, dates … Continue reading
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A peek into excavations near the Temple Mount
Just over a week ago I led a tour through the Western Wall tunnels and saw some very deep excavations between the foundations of buildings which date from the Mamluk period (14th-15th Century AD). Excavations are continuing until bedrock is … Continue reading
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