Stephen Compton, an expert in Near Eastern archaeology, used modern mapping techniques to identify the remains of what he believes to be ancient Assyrian military camps dating back to around 700 B.C.

An archaeologist's discovery may corroborate parts of an epic biblical story detailing an infamous siege of Jerusalem. In a study published in the journal Near Eastern Archaeology, researcher ...

British historian, Stephen Compton, believes he has identified two military camps used by the Assyrian king Sennacherib during the siege of the ancient cities of Lachish and Jerusalem.