The Bible and Interpretation has the latest “Archaeology in Israel Update” by Stephen Gabriel Rosenberg.  He reports on six stories from November and December 2010.


Non-Destructive Investigation by X-Ray: X-ray fluorescence spectrometry allows for non-destructive analysis of clay and other materials.


Aelia Capitolina, A Roman Bathing Pool in Jerusalem: Excavations revealed where soldiers of the Tenth Roman Legion free time.


Monastery of St. George in Wadi Qelt: A new access road has been completed.


Funding for Restoration of Historic Sites: Sixteen sites will receive additional government funding, including the Herodium.


Sudden Fierce Storm, Destruction and Recovery: The site with the most damage is Caesarea.


Early Homo Sapiens from Cave in Israel, 400,000 Years Ago? Ancient teeth were discovered near
biblical Aphek.

The full review is here.