Archaeology at Jericho reveals fallen walls, rapid destruction, stored grain, and widespread burning—evidence of a swift conquest matching Joshua’s record.
What Archaeologists Have Found That Shows That Jericho Was Captured in a Short Time
The Water Tunnels at the Spring of Gihon — c. 1000–701 B.C.E.
The Gihon Spring’s tunnels reveal Jerusalem’s faith-driven engineering from David’s conquest to Hezekiah’s defense under Jehovah’s providence.
Affuleh: Archaeological and Biblical Considerations of an Ancient Tell in the Jezreel Valley
Affuleh, a key archaeological site in the Jezreel Valley, may align with biblical Ophrah and shows continuous occupation from the Chalcolithic to Byzantine periods.
Adullam, a City of Judah
Adullam, a strategic city of Judah in the Shephelah, served as David’s refuge, a fortified stronghold, and a repopulated site after the exile.
Adoraim, Adora: A Fortress City of Judah and Its Later Historical Role
Fortress city built by Rehoboam, later a key Idumean center known as Adora, identified with modern Dura near Hebron.
Achzib: The Two Biblical Cities and Their Archaeological Witness
Achzib, found in both Judah and Asher, reveals lessons of prophecy, compromise, and archaeological confirmation of biblical history.
Achshaph: A Canaanite Royal City in the Conquest Narratives
Achshaph was a Canaanite royal city defeated under Joshua and later allotted to Asher, also attested in Egyptian and Amarna records.
The Valley of Achor: From Judgment to Hope
The Valley of Achor, once marked by judgment on Achan, became in prophecy a symbol of hope and restoration for Israel.
Achmetha: The Capital of the Medes and Its Biblical Significance
Achmetha, the Median capital (Ecbatana), preserved Cyrus’ decree that secured the rebuilding of Jehovah’s temple in Jerusalem.
Abydos: Archaeological and Biblical Significance of Egypt’s Sacred City
Abydos, Egypt’s sacred city, illuminates early dynasties, the Osiris cult, and archaeological links with Canaan that confirm biblical chronology.
