Armstrong Digs

Digging in: Students discover rare coins during Holy Land archaeological endeavor APR 28, 2018 - Students from Armstrong College recently helped discover dozens of 2,000-year-old coins tied to a Jewish rebellion against the Roman Empire. The remarkable discovery of the rare coins was made during a three-month archaeological excavation in Jerusalem.

2,000-year-old coins from 'great revolt' discovered in time for Passover "The discovery of dozens of coins in the center of ancient Jerusalem, bearing the inscription 'to freedom / to Galat Zion,' is of special importance during Passover."

Excavations at the Ophel, in Jerusalem.

Latest discovery in Jerusalem: A clay seal possibly bearing the name of the prophet Isaiah. Archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar says the “chances of it belonging to any other but the known Prophet Isaiah are extremely slim."

Has Eilat Mazar Discovered Archaeological Evidence of Isaiah the Prophet? The sensational story behind the discovery of a tiny artifact that proves the existence of one of the Bible’s greatest prophets.