The Qur’an recounts the destruction of the cities in the time of Abraham and Lot, describing fire from the sky striking the “evil cities.” Islamic scholars take these passages seriously. What’s remarkable is that in Jordan... unlike in Israel...the archaeological evidence can be discussed openly alongside the ancient texts. After years of excavation at Tell el-Hammam, researchers have presented geological, textual, and cultural data that align with the historical memory of Sodom’s destruction. T

Archaeological Discovery – August 2025: The Ancient Dam of Siloam, City of David In August 2025, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery in the ancient City of David, unearthing the remains of an ancient dam near the Pool of Siloam. This structure is believed to have been part of the sophisticated water system of Jerusalem dating back to the time of King Hezekiah (8th century B.C.). The dam, built with large stones and advanced engineering for its era, was likely designed to control water flo

This summer Jemez Historic Site hosted its first major archaeological excavation in over 50 years. The project, entitled “Dig Giusewa,” was part of New Mexico Historic Sites award winning Public Archaeology Program. The project was undertaken to address long held questions about the Jemez people involving their origins and how their lives changed after the arrival of the Spanish. After removing debris and rubble, the large room was found to be quite large, measuring approximately 16 ft north-sou