Does Archaeology Disagree With The Bible?

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Archaeology is a tricky subject. It is difficult to determine what a particular item is, and it is even harder to figure out its age. Still, archaeologists toil for years trying to uncover relics, artifacts, statues, and other items that give us insight into former civilizations. Unfortunately, though, this important research is often twisted to disprove the Bible. Whenever an artifact is found that seemingly contradicts the biblical record, skeptics rush to say that it proves that the Bible is fallible. But, does archaeology disagree with the Bible? The easy answer is no. Archaeological evidence almost always confirms what the Bible states. So, what would be some examples? One of the greatest examples lies in the flood recorded in the book

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