I find it easy to get lost in the trees of weekly roundups and not be able to quickly recall what stood out above the rest. This end-of-the-year survey is my attempt to review, organize, and highlight what was most important in 2024.As you can see, the brief title is misleading. Todd's annual list cover much more than a top ten. It is easily the best and most comprehensive of the end-of-year discoveries list. Enjoy.I’ll start with the “Top 10 Discoveries” related to biblical archaeology, prioritizing items made in Israel and in the biblical eras over those made in surrounding regions and later periods.
This survey also includes a couple of the most controversial stories of the year and other noteworthy reports from Jerusalem, Israel, and the broader biblical world. We have a section of top stories related to tourism, as well as stories related to the antiquities trade and vandalism.
Near the end, we highlight the best print and digital resources we noted this year, as well as the deaths of influential figures. Our survey concludes with links to other top 10 lists.
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