by Dr. John DeLancey | Jun 21, 2015 | Archaeology
I am bummed out. Why? I am bummed out for not being able to participate in the 3rd archaeological season of digging at Abel Beit Maacah. It is an old Testament site in northern Israel about 1/2 mile from the Lebanon border. The dig starts tomorrow and will go to...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jun 20, 2015 | Archaeology
Finding an ancient inscription is an archaeologist’s dream. An inscription usually comes in the form of lettering stratched in the pre-fired surface of a pot jar, or even jar handle. 1,000s of years later, archaeologists find it as something called...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jun 19, 2015 | Archaeology
When my Israel tour groups arrive in Tel Aviv and to our first night’s hotel (usually along the Med Sea in Bat Yam or Natanya), one of the first questions I get from the group is, “What is that small thing placed on the doorframe of our hotel...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jun 18, 2015 | Archaeology, Tours
A highlight on all my tours that I lead is a visit to the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem. In fact, on the evening that we arrive in Jerusalem for our first night, I always lead an optional walking tour to the Western Wall. Seeing the Wall all lit up at...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jun 12, 2015 | Modern Israel Issues
Jerusalem has been Israel’s capital for 3,000 years. Ever since the kingdom of David, this city has captured the attention of everyone who has ever visited. But for today’s Israelis, Jerusalem is still their capital, even though the world (including some...
