“Archaeologists in Greece have uncovered rare jewels, coins and other artefacts while excavating tombs near the ruins of the classical city of Corinth dating to between the fourth and first centuries A.D.”
A preliminary report of the 2017 excavation season at Hala Sultan Tekke in Cyprus has been posted.
Participants interested in joining for the 2018 season will receive free accommodations and meals.
Iranian authorities have acted to prevent a gathering at the tomb of Cyrus the Great on the Persian king’s birthday.
Christopher Rollston believes that an erroneous construct form proves that the “Jerusalem Papyrus” is a modern forgery.
Lawrence Schiffman reflects on the history of the Dead Sea Scrolls 70 years after the initial discovery.
Carl Rasmussen shares a video with sounds of a Christian liturgy from the Hagia Sophia (and how they did it).
John DeLancey is posting daily on his current Egypt-Jordan-Israel tour.
BAS is celebrating the retirement of Hershel Shanks with a sale on some of his works.
“What’s So Funny: Discovering and Interpreting Humor in the Ancient World” is the title of a conference to be held in April at The Ohio State University.
You can try Logos 7 Platinum for free now through November 14.
HT: Agade, Ted Weis, Joseph Lauer, Charles Savelle
