What I’m Watching at Durupinar Right Now
The current Durupinar project is producing new radar, soil, and drilling data. Here is what I think deserves the closest attention—and why careful testing matters more than headlines.
Charred Beams from Jerusalem Offer a Powerful Glimpse into the Destruction of the First Temple
JERUSALEM — July 20, 2026 Archaeologists excavating in Jerusalem’s City of David have uncovered massive wooden beams that appear to have been burned when the Babylonian army destroyed the city approximately 2,600 years ago. The unusually well-preserved timbers were found