Covering over 400 archaeological sites in Israel, Jordan and Sinai. Written by 180 leading archaeologists. Arranged alphabetically by site name, covering all periods of human settlement in the Holy Land from the Stone Age to modern times. Over 100 years of scientific archaeological research are summarized and presented in a convenient, easily accessible format.Site entries cover the following topics: Site identification and history; Architecture; Biblical and non-biblical references; Artifacts; Excavation history; Inscriptions; Excavation results; Stratigraphy and chronology; Bibliography.An essential reference tool for archaeologists, historians, Bible scholars and explorers.