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The Wheaton College Archaeology Laboratory focuses on Dothan, where Joseph found his brothers (Genesis 37), and where they planned to kill him, until Reuben saved his life, but Judah sold him into slavery to the Ishmeelites who took him to Egypt. Dothan is also where Elisha was based in 2 Kings 6, when the King of Syria tried to find Read more...
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The Biblical History Center in LaGrange, Georgia, is a unique educational facility dedicated to helping visitors understand the world of the Bible through immersive experiences and historical reconstruction. Unlike traditional museums that focus primarily on display cases, the center emphasizes living history, allowing guests to step into carefully recreated environments that reflect life in ancient biblical times. Founded with the Read more...
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The focus of the Badè Museum of Biblical Archaeology is on the excavation of Biblical Mizpah (Tell en-Nasbeh) from 1926 to 1935 under the British Mandate. Mizpah, named for the place where Jacob and Laban made a covenant after Jacob left Laban’s employment with his wives Rachel and Leah (Laban’s daughters) according to Genesis 31:49. It was made into a Read more...
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The Linda Byrd Smith Museum of Biblical Archaeology, located in Searcy, Arkansas, is a focused educational resource dedicated to illuminating the historical and cultural world of the Bible. Situated on the campus of Harding University, the museum provides students and visitors with a hands-on opportunity to explore artifacts and materials that reflect life in the ancient Near East. Established in Read more...
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The Woodland Museum of Biblical Archaeology is a unique institution dedicated to illuminating the historical and cultural background of the Bible through carefully curated artifacts and exhibits. Located on the campus of Trinity International University, the museum serves as an educational resource for students, scholars, and visitors interested in the ancient world of the Scriptures. The origins of the museum Read more...
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The University of Chicago was founded (and funded) by John D. Rockefeller, the oil baron. He spent millions digging up artifacts all over the Middle East, and floated much of it back to Chicago. The Oriental Institute collection contains over 300,000 items. In the first sections, look for artifacts from Ur – Abraham lived in Ur from 2166 BC to Read more...