Biblical archaeology has produced dozens of discoveries that corroborate the historical reliability of Scripture. Here are the ones you'll encounter on your trip.
The Tel Dan Stele (9th century BC): An Aramean victory inscription found in northern Israel that references the "House of David" — the first extra-biblical confirmation that King David existed. It's now in the Israel Museum.
The Pilate Stone (1st century AD): Found at Caesarea in 1961, this limestone block bears the name "Pontius Pilatus, Prefect of Judea" — confirming the Gospel accounts of the Roman governor who tried Jesus. You'll see a replica at Caesarea; the original is in the Israel Museum.
The Pool of Siloam (1st century BC): The pool where Jesus healed the blind man (John 9) was discovered in 2004 during a sewage repair. You can now walk through Hezekiah's Tunnel from the Gihon Spring to this pool — a 1,750-foot underground passage cut through solid rock in 701 BC.
Capernaum's synagogue (4th century AD, over 1st century remains): The white limestone synagogue at Capernaum sits on black basalt foundations from Jesus' time. This is almost certainly where Jesus taught (Mark 1:21).
