Digging Up Armageddon

"Digging Up Armageddon" offers a captivating exploration of the early years of biblical archaeology, focusing on the groundbreaking 1925 excavation at Megiddo, directed by renowned Egyptologist James Henry Breasted. Drawing on a wealth of archival materials, Eric Cline reveals the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the expedition, set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Great Depression and tensions in British Mandate Palestine. The audiobook provides insights into both the stunning discoveries of gold and ivory and the internal conflicts that shaped this pivotal archaeological venture.