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Each bite-size finding presented in this site contains a world of historical context, people and places - which you can experience through:

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Each bite-size finding presented in this site contains a world of historical context, people and places - which you can experience through:

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Each bite-size finding presented in this site contains a world of historical context, people and places - which you can experience through:

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3,500 Years of Israelite Presence in the Promised Land

Always there and always returning to the Land of Israel.

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Discover a unique collection of archaeological evidence that traces the Jewish presence in the Land of Israel for over 3,500 years.

Our mission is to showcase the deep and ongoing historical ties of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel over millennia through archaeology and other historical documentation. This site is dedicated to both education and advocacy, presenting a broad perspective that you won’t find anywhere else.

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The Story of the Bible Written in Stone

See Archaeological and Other Historical Proof of the Biblical Narrative and the People of Israel in the Land of Israel for over 3,500 years

2000-1300 BCE

Mesopotamian Flood Story

Mesopotamian Flood Story

Gilgamesh Epic Tablet The Mesopotamian account strongly paralleling the Biblical narrative of the Flood mentioning the release of a raven and a dove.

1300 - 1200 BCE

The Merneptah Stele

The Merneptah Stele

Merneptah Stele: Egypt mentions Israel 1207 BCE.

900 - 800 BCE

The Israelite God, Y-H-V-H, Enters History on the Moabite Stone

The Israelite God, Y-H-V-H, Enters History on the Moabite Stone

Moabite Stone: "Omri was the king of Israel… I took the vessels of Y-H-V-H…”

900 - 800 BCE

King David Enters History

King David Enters History

Tel Dan Stele: Empirical proof of King David and the Davidic dynasty, erected by King Hazael of Aram, c. 840 BCE

700 - 600 BCE

The Priestly Blessing

The Priestly Blessing

Engraved Silver Amulet:​ The earliest inscription from the Hebrew Bible dating back to the time of Jeremiah. Numbers 6:24-25: “The Lord bless you and keep you…”

800 - 700 BCE

The Seal Impression of Isaiah

The Seal Impression of Isaiah

Bulla (Seal Impression): Seal Impression inscribed with the name “Yesha‘yah[u],” Hebrew for “Isaiah,” followed by the word “nvy" (prophet)

You can use this site for

EDUCATION

Jewish Education is a key value in the Jewish World. Our website provides user-friendly bite-size info in a well-organized timeline

ADVOCACY

Learning the facts about our Jewish legacy in the Land will assist you in refuting claims of colonization and other false narratives

JEWISH IDENTITY

As the call for the eradication of the Jewish people stretches over millennia, it is the Jewish People who have remained. This site links you to that legacy and resillience - your eternal heritage

Israel Antiquities Authority

Archaeological Proof of the Biblical Narrative

Including the Flood, Exodus, King David, the Sacred Name of G-d, Passover, Purim, Sukkot, Hanukkah and Herod the Great.

Educating, advocating and Fighting Antisemitism Around The World

We believe, at present, this site is unique in showing the “bigger Picture,”  serving as both Education and Advocacy.  

“This site is a unique instrument using archaeology and history to connect you with the daily life of the Jewish people. It's a unique window to the thousands of years of us fighting for the Land of Israel, living in the Land of Israel, influencing the life of the world through our life in the Land of Israel."

Natan Sharansky
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"For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,
and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not be quiet…"

Isaiah 62:1

Isaiah by Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel

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