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Tower of Babel: Was it Actually in Northern Mesopotamia?Â
Two Candidates at Opposite Ends of Mesopotamia Genesis sets the Tower of Babel in a place it calls Shinar, and says nothing about where Shinar was. That single missing detail has produced two rival proposals that could hardly sit farther apart. One places Babel in the far south of Mesopotamia, near Babylon or older still at Eridu, among the first…
King Abgar’s letter to Jesus: Edessa’s ancient Christian claim
How a small Syriac kingdom in what is now southeastern Turkey may have been among the first on earth to believe. A kingdom on the edge of the Syrian desert became Christian while Rome was still feeding believers to the lions. It kept in its royal archives a letter its kings believed Jesus had written by his own hand, and…
The Bricks at Pithom Have No Straw
Standing On the Slavery Site of Exodus 1:11 The wind moves across a low brown rise about sixty miles east of Cairo, and our group of travelers stops walking. The guide, an archeologist and Egyptologist, Mido, has bent down to pick up a piece of broken brick. He turns it in his hand and looks up. “100% here who made this one was…
Paul’s First Missionary Journey in Turkey: Visiting Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe
“Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. “ Acts 14:1 Visiting the Turkey Sites that Paul’s First Missionary Journey Began In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas pushed deep into the Roman province of Galatia. They were preaching in synagogues, healing the…
When and Where Saul’s Name Changed to Paul
“And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch. For a whole year they met with the church and taught a great many people. And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians. “ Acts 11:26 Paul’s Spiritual Journey: From Christian Persecutor to Gospel Preacher Every traveler to the ancient world eventually asks the same question: what connects…
Top 10 Biblical Sites of Ephesus Every Christian Traveler Should See
“And they came to Ephesus, and he left them there, but he himself went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews. When they asked him to stay for a longer period, he declined. But on taking leave of them he said, “I will return to you if God wills,” and he set sail from Ephesus. “ Acts 18:18-21 Top…
Baal Peor – Uncovering the Biblical Location
From Ancient Idolatry to Contemporary Treasure Hunts Baal Peor: UnCovering the Biblical Location Original post published 2024 | Updated November 2025 Major Developments Emerge Thanks to new information provided to us by our on-the-ground observer Ralph Schwarz, we can report that two major developments have emerged: some official restoration effort seems to be now underway, and there is a renewed…
Deciphering History in Stone
What Do Biblical Petroglyphs in Saudi Arabia Reveal? The rugged landscapes of the Tabuk region of northwest Saudi Arabia are more than just a stretch of barren land. They are a canvas bearing the imprints of ancient civilizations that once thrived here, intertwined with events straight from the Biblical era. Our exploration into this region has uncovered fascinating petroglyphs that…
Sinai in Arabia: Unveiling the Giants of Amalek?Â
A Journey into Arabia’s Forgotten Biblical Past Joel Richardson’s profound understanding of Saudi Arabia’s Biblical relevance and its archaeological treasures brought fresh perspectives to light when he took eleven of our interested expeditioners on a special visit to the Giants of Amalek – a Saudi Arabia discovery. It is located on the side of Jabal Maqla within reach of average…
Documentation of Midian – How do we know Moses was Here?
By Jennifer Bartlett Midian (Madian in Arabic) is mentioned in the Bible over 60 times and in the Quran at least ten times. Known to many as the land where Moses fled from Egypt in Exodus 2:15-22, Midian/Madian was home to the priest Jethro, who is also called Reuel and is known by locals as Shu’ayb. Although the exact location…