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 * Does a “Recently Deciphered 4,000-Year-Old Tablet” Discredit the Genesis Account of Noah's Ark? Tablet that corroborates the biblical record is used by skeptics to attack the biblical accounts. Answers in Genesis, January 27, 2014.
 * Ancient tablet reveals new details about Noah's Ark prototype Author claims old clay tablet from ancient Mesopotamia was the original source of the Flood story found in the Bible. Fox News, January 24, 2014.
 * New test dates Shroud of Turin to era of Christ New examination dates the shroud to between 300 BC and 400 AD, which would put it in the era of Christ. USA Today. March 30, 2013.
 * Samson Mosaic Discovered in Ancient Synagogue in Huqoq, Israel A colorful mosaic depicting the Biblical Samson has been discovered in Israel dating about 350-450 B.C. MSNBC/LiveScience, July 5, 2012.
 * Bethlehem existed centuries pre-Jesus, archaeologists say archaeologists discovered the first physical evidence supporting Old Testament accounts of Bethlehem’s existence. The Vancouver Sun, May 23, 2012.
 * Breaking News—Evidence of Cultic Activity in Judah Discovered at Khirbet Qeiyafa Discoveries at Khirbet Qaiyafa dating 1020-980 B.C. reveal no eating of pork or idol worship at site mentioned in Bible for King David; called evidence for King David's rule. BiblicalArchaeology.org, May 9, 2012.
 * Khirbet Qeiyafa Identified as Biblical 'Neta'im' William F. Albright proposes name of Khirbet Qaiyafa is identical to 'Neta'im mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:23 - pottery shard recently discovered dating 1,000 years ago. ScienceDaily, March 12, 2012.
 * Explorers Say They've Found Pieces of Noah's Ark Daniel McGivern and his team claimed to have discovered two large sections just below surface atop Mount Ararat. CBN News. December 09, 2011.
 * Search for Biblical Philistines Attracts 100 Archaeologists An international team of archaeologists began digging for remains in Gath, the ancient city of the Philistines. The Christian Post, July 09 2011.
 * Is this the first ever portrait of Jesus? The incredible story of 70 ancient books hidden in a cave for nearly 2,000 years The extraordinary picture of one of the recently discovered hoard of up to 70 lead codices – booklets – found in a cave in the hills overlooking the Sea of Galilee is one reason Bible historians are clamouring to get their hands on the ancient artefacts. By Nick Pryer. Last updated at 12:15 PM on 3rd April 2011.
 * 'Proof Of Creation' Dino Drawing Just A Mud Stain Creationists have claimed this petroglyph was proof that humans and dinosaurs coexisted. Discovery News, Mar 25, 2011.
 * Are lead tablets discovered in a remote cave in Jordan the secret writings about the last years of Jesus? By Daily Mail Reporter. Last updated at 3:54 PM on 21st March 2011
 * Oldest written document ever found in J'lem Archeologists unearth 14th century BCE fragment. Jerusalem Post. July 12, 2010.
 * Latest Noah's Ark 'just wood planted on Ararat' Archaeologists make astonishing claim about alleged discovery of Bible boat. WorldNetDaily. April 28, 2010.
 * 'We've found Noah's Ark!'... claim evangelical explorers on mission to snow-capped Ararat Pictures released by a Hong-Kong based group claims to show the interior of a structure on the top of Mount Ararat that contains wooden beams and compartments that could have held animals. World News, April 28th, 2010.
 * Documentary planned to 'prove' events of Bible. A multi-year filmmaking project to document the history of the people of Israel with archaeological evidence now nears completion. Creationism Examiner, February 12, 2010.
 * Ancient Hebrew text supports early origin of Bible. A pottery shard recovered from a place near the Elah Valley in Israel contains a text, written in middle Semitic script, that has now been determined to have been in Hebrew. This shows that Hebrew has been a written language for far longer than secular archaeologists previously believed. Creationism Examiner, 15 January 2010
 * Archaeologists discover King Herod's quarry Israeli archaeologists have uncovered an ancient quarry where they believe King Herod extracted stones for the construction of the Jewish Temple 2,000 years ago. Associated Press. 6 July 2009.
 * Ancient handle with Hebrew text found in Jerusalem. Archeologists reported finding a jar handle bearing an inscription translating as "To Menahem" in a dig near the Mount of Olives. The handle dates back nearly 3,000 years, a date compatible with the reign of King Menahem of Israel. Associated Press, 20 May 2009.
 * More Bible proof: Temple relics unearthed. Archaeologists, in a village south of Jerusalem, found an ancient warehouse containing pottery and seals dating back to the reign of King Hezekiah. WorldNetDaily. February 24, 2009.
 * Supporters of James Ossuary Inscription’s Authenticity Vindicated Biblical Archaeology Review, November 10, 2008.
 * James Ossuary Forgery Case in Shambles Biblical Archaeology Review, October 31, 2008.
 * Ossuary hoax case may collapse San Francisco Chronicle, October 30, 2008.
 * Clay seal connects to Bible. Archaeologists excavating near the palace of King David have found a clay bulla belonging to Gedalyahu ben Pashhur, one of King Zedekiah's courtiers. Washington Times. October 1, 2008.
 * First Temple Seal Found in Jerusalem. Archaeologists in Jerusalem found a family seal of the Temech family, listed as having served Solomon's Temple before its destruction and subsequently returned from exile to Jerusalem.The Jerusalem Post Online, January 16, 2008.
 * Archaeologist uncovers Scriptures' famed wall. Specifically, a watchtower and part of the wall built by Nehemiah. WorldNetDaily. November 11, 2007.
 * Tiny tablet provides proof for Old Testament. "...a discovery that supports the view that the historical books of the Old Testament are based on fact." The Telegraph. July 13, 2007.
 * Vatican archaeologists unearth St. Paul's tomb Vatican archaeologists have unearthed a sarcophagus believed to contain the remains of the Apostle Paul. International Herald Tribune. December 6, 2006.
 * Flood of claims for 'Noah's Ark': Legendary vessel of Genesis story goes from nowhere to everywhere Reports numerous claims about the final resting place, from Ararat to Armenia. WorldNetDaily. July 16, 2006.
 * Noah's Ark Discovered in Iran? A team of Christian archaeologists says this rock outcrop on a mountain in Iran could be the remains of Noah's ark. National Geographic News. July 5, 2006
 * Did I Find King David's Palace? Archaeological evidence of King David's palace, by Eliat Mazar. Biblical Archaeology Review. Jan/Feb 2006.
 * Stones indicate earlier Christian link? A Chinese theology professor says the first Christmas is depicted in the stone relief from the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220). By Wang Shanshan. China Daily Dec 22, 2005.
 * John the Baptist's Cave Found Wall carvings unearthed in a large cave west of Jerusalem could be the first archaeological evidence for the existence of St. John the Baptist. Aug 17, 2004
 * Explorers of Noah's Lost Ark an entrepreneur is investing US$900,000 to send a joint U.S.-Turkish team to Mount Ararat in mid-July for a month long investigation into a boat-shaped structure. June 25th, 2004
 * 2nd Temple Pool Found Jerusalem Post 6/9/2004 "A pool that served as a main water reservoir for Jerusalem residents 2,000 years ago has been uncovered, the Antiquities Authority announced Wednesday."
 * Radiometric dating of the Siloam Tunnel, Jerusalem Radiometric dating of the Siloam Tunnel, Jerusalem "Here we report radiocarbon and U–Th dating of the Siloam Tunnel, proving its Iron Age II date; we conclude that the Biblical text presents an accurate historic record of the Siloam Tunnel's construction." Nature 425, 169 - 171 (11 September 2003); doi:10.1038/nature01875.