Dive into the transformation of Levantine archaeology over the past 150 years. From the early days of biblical geography and the stratigraphic methods of Flinders Petrie, to the rigorous debates over radiocarbon dating and the Merneptah Stele. Learn why the discipline shifted from a quest to “prove the Bible” into a multidisciplinary science focused on reconstructing the complex ancient societies of the Near East. Read the full article to explore the milestones that reshaped the field.