Top Ten Discoveries in Biblical Archaeology in 2021

Bible Archaeology Report

I love being able to look back at all that has occurred in biblical archaeology in the past 12 months. Despite the ongoing effects of the pandemic which cancelled numerous digs, many important discoveries were made. These finds both affirm details in Scripture and help us understand the biblical text in greater detail. As I do each year, I choose the ten discoveries that I feel are the most significant.

If you’re new to my annual top ten list, here are my criteria:

1. These discoveries must bedirectly related topeople,placesoreventsmentioned in Scripture,or to thecomposition of Scripture itself.
2. They must bediscoveriesornew studies about discoveries, as opposed to announcements.

You can also read my past top ten lists here: 2020,2019,2018,2017, and2016, as well as theTop Ten Discoveries of the Decade (2010-2019), and

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