Matthew J. Adams

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Matthew J. Adams is an archaeologist who specializes in the Near East. He earned his degrees at Pennsylvania State University and the University of California, Los Angeles.[1] He served as the director of the Albright Institute of Archaeological Research in Jerusalem (2014–2022),[2][3] and is the current the president of American Archaeology Abroad, Inc.[4][5][6] He has worked on several archaeological projects in the past, and is currently director of the Jezreel Valley Regional Project,[7] Co-Director of the Megiddo Expedition along with Israel Finkelstein and Mario Martin,[8] and co-director of the Solomon's Pools Archaeological Project with Mark Letteney.[9][10][6][11]

Media coverage[edit]

Adams' work in Tel Megiddo has been extensively covered in the press in relation to Christian eschatological interest in Armageddon.[12][13][14][15] His discoveries at the site of the Roman military camp at Legio has attracted public attention,[16][17] including the uncovering of a legionary burial.[18][19]

In 2014, Adams and his colleagues revealed that Megiddo's proto-historic Great Temple contained evidence for mass animal sacrifice and the dawn of urbanization in the Levant.[20][21] In 2018, excavators led by Adams announced the discovery of an undisturbed Canaanite royal tomb, for the first time in over a century.[22][23][24]

Business affiliations[edit]

Adams is also the owner of Djehuti Productions, a musical/film production company, and published titles for Harvey Brooks.[25][26]

He is also co-owner of St. Thomas Liquor Co. (STLC), a family-run commercial real estate company owning and leasing property at St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands.[27][28]

Published works[edit]

Monographs and edited volumes[edit]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Matthew J. Adams". Archaeological Institute of America. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  2. ^ "On the Shoulders of Giants: Directing Jerusalem's Albright Institute". October 27, 2014.
  3. ^ "Job: Albright Institute Seeks Director". Council of American Overseas Research Centers. Archived from the original on September 20, 2020. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  4. ^ "Matthew J Adams | W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research – Academia.edu". aiar.academia.edu. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  5. ^ "Matthew J. Adams, Incoming Director of the W. F. Albright Institute". Albright Institute of Archaeological Research. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  6. ^ a b "Interview – Matthew Adams, Director of the Albright Institute | École Biblique et Archéologique".
  7. ^ "People and Groups". www.jezreelvalleyregionalproject.com. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  8. ^ "The Staff". The Megiddo Expedition. January 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  9. ^ Adams, Matthew J.; Letteney, Mark; Peers, Max T. B. (January 2, 2019). "Survey and excavations at Solomon's Pools, Palestine: 2018 preliminary report". Palestine Exploration Quarterly. 151 (1): 15–35. doi:10.1080/00310328.2019.1579454. ISSN 0031-0328. S2CID 166317320.
  10. ^ Moss, Candida (May 3, 2020). "The Secrets of Bethlehem's Controversial Pools of Solomon Have Been Unlocked". The Daily Beast. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  11. ^ "Archaeologists speak against misuse of history on Jerusalem Day". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  12. ^ "Israeli prison to join Armageddon's list of ancient ruins". Reuters. August 8, 2018. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  13. ^ "Israeli prison to join Armageddon's list of ancient ruins". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  14. ^ "Destroying Armageddon: The Apocalypse as a Tourism Attraction". Haaretz. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  15. ^ "Israeli prison to join Armageddon's list of ancient ruins". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  16. ^ "Roman Legion Camp From 2nd Century C.E. Found at Megiddo". Haaretz. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  17. ^ "Israeli Archaeologists Uncover Base of 6th Roman Legion in Galilee". Haaretz. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  18. ^ Ngo, Robin (April 2, 2015). "Ancient Egyptian Beer Vessels Unearthed in Tel Aviv, Israel". Biblical Archaeology Society. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  19. ^ "Cremated Soldier Found in Cooking Pot at Vast Roman Camp in Israel". Haaretz. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  20. ^ Wiener, Noah (November 14, 2021). "Early Bronze Age: Megiddo's Great Temple and the Birth of Urban Culture in the Levant". Biblical Archaeology Society. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  21. ^ "5,000-year Old Megiddo Temple Yields Evidence of Industrial Animal Sacrifice". Haaretz. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  22. ^ Staff, Biblical Archaeology Society (April 30, 2018). "A Royal Tomb at Biblical Armageddon?". Biblical Archaeology Society. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  23. ^ Borschel-Dan, Amanda. "Untouched for 3,600 years, 'royal' tomb may change what we know about Canaanites". Times of Israel. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  24. ^ "National Geographic". National Geographic. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  25. ^ "No Regrets". Retrieved May 22, 2023 – via YouTube.
  26. ^ "Harvey Brooks - Elegant Geezer". April 5, 2021. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  27. ^ "St Thomas Liquor Co Ltd A Corp · 712 Franklin St, State College, PA 16803-3461". opengovus.com. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  28. ^ "St. Thomas Businessman Alfred "Al" Cohen, Dead at 69". St. Thomas Source. November 4, 2009. Retrieved May 22, 2023.