Horn Archaeological Museum

Horn Archaeological Museum Part of the Institute of Archaeology at Andrews University

Beginning in 1938 and continuing for some 60 years, the archaeological teaching collection has grown from a mere handful of pottery to approximately 8500 objects. The facilities have enlarged from a desk drawer to a four-wing facility with administrative, display, research and storage facilities. Use of the collection has evolved from classroom curiosities handled by a few students to public exhib

itions viewed by thousands. The work and dedication of scores of individuals, institutes, archaeological expeditions, and national governments have combined to preserve significant aspects of ancient material culture, provide insight into the history of mankind, and illuminate the biblical world. We currently house over 8,500 ancient Near Eastern artifacts including coins, pottery, sculptures, tools, weapons, figurines, jewelry, seals, and glass vessels, as well as 3,000 ancient cuneiform tablets from Sumerian times through the Achaemenid period.

Horn Lectureship Series Presents: “Searching for Mohammad’s Mountain of the Ark; Exploring Nabonidus’ Desert Hideaway an...
02/16/2026

Horn Lectureship Series Presents: “Searching for Mohammad’s Mountain of the Ark; Exploring Nabonidus’ Desert Hideaway and other Adventures in Saudi Arabia”

This illustrated presentation will report on our January trip across the deserts of central Saudi Arabia starting at the ancient city of Hail (where Gertrude Bell was kept a prisoner during her 1906 explorations) in the shadow of the Mount Aga—a mountain oasis in the middle of the desert supporting amazing plant and animal life and thought by some to be Muhammad’s Mountain of the Ark—to King Nabonidus’s desert city of Tayma where he exiled himself from Babylon for 10 years, to the breathtaking Nabatean tombs of Hegra (that rival Petra) located on the famous incense road through Arabia....

This illustrated presentation will report on our January trip across the deserts of central Saudi Arabia starting at the ancient city of Hail (where Gertrude Bell was kept a prisoner during her 190…

Around 1200 BCE, the great powers of the ancient Near East—Hittites, Mycenaeans, Egyptians, and Canaanite city-states—ex...
10/27/2025

Around 1200 BCE, the great powers of the ancient Near East—Hittites, Mycenaeans, Egyptians, and Canaanite city-states—experienced what has long been called a “catastrophic collapse.” But was it truly the end of civilizations, or the beginning of something new?Dr. Glazer will explore fascinating evidence of trade networks, migrations, and cultural resilience, reconsidering whether the story of the Sea Peoples is myth, history, or something in between....

Around 1200 BCE, the great powers of the ancient Near East—Hittites, Mycenaeans, Egyptians, and Canaanite city-states—experienced what has long been called a “catastrophic collapse.” But was it tru…

The next lecture in the Horn Lectureship Series is Monday, October 20th at 7 pm. At the Seminary Chapel, where Dr. Randa...
10/09/2025

The next lecture in the Horn Lectureship Series is Monday, October 20th at 7 pm. At the Seminary Chapel, where Dr. Randall Younker will present “Exploring the Ark Mountains: Discoveries from our Latest Excursions”



This lecture will describe our most recent ascent up Mount Judi; the exploration of the archaeological ruins on the mountain and the vicinity; as well as our excursions into Armenia where Noah’s ark wood is displayed in their main cathedral; our excursion into Georgia (north of Ararat) where the earliest archaeological evidence for wine production has been found (reminding us of Noah’s vineyard)

Co-curricular credit will be offered.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

The next lecture in the Horn Lectureship Series is Monday, October 20th at 7 pm. At the Seminary Chapel, where Dr. Randa...
10/09/2025

The next lecture in the Horn Lectureship Series is Monday, October 20th at 7 pm. At the Seminary Chapel, where Dr. Randall Younker will present “Exploring the Ark Mountains: Discoveries from our Latest Excursions”



This lecture will describe our most recent ascent up Mount Judi; the exploration of the archaeological ruins on the mountain and the vicinity; as well as our excursions into Armenia where Noah’s ark wood is displayed in their main cathedral; our excursion into Georgia (north of Ararat) where the earliest archaeological evidence for wine production has been found (reminding us of Noah’s vineyard)



We look forward to seeing you soon.

This lecture will describe our most recent ascent up Mount Judi; the exploration of the archaeological ruins on the moun...
10/09/2025

This lecture will describe our most recent ascent up Mount Judi; the exploration of the archaeological ruins on the mountain and the vicinity; as well as our excursions into Armenia where Noah's ark wood is displayed in their main cathedral; our excursion into Georgia (north of Ararat) where the earliest archaeological evidence for wine production has been found (reminding us of Noah's vineyard)...

This lecture will describe our most recent ascent up Mount Judi; the exploration of the archaeological ruins on the mountain and the vicinity; as well as our excursions into Armenia where Noah& #821…

This event will take place on Sunday September 14 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Seminary Chapel at Andrews University and is fr...
09/19/2025

This event will take place on Sunday September 14 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Seminary Chapel at Andrews University and is free and open to the public. Undergraduate Co-Curricular credit will be offered.

This event will take place on Sunday September 14 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Seminary Chapel at Andrews University and is free and open to the public. Undergraduate Co-Curricular credit will be offered…

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9047 Old US-31
Berrien Springs, MI
49103

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3pm - 5pm

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