What secrets still sleep behind ancient stone? How many forgotten kings, lost battles, and biblical mysteries remain hidden in the silent corridors of the past? My recent journey to Philadelphia felt less like a museum visit and more like stepping into an unresolved ancient enigma. Together with friends, I wandered through the immense galleries of…
Author: Michael Orellana
Lectures, seminars, classes, field trips
Discover History Through Engaging Experiences We offer dynamic seminars, interactive classes, and personalized museum experiences designed for groups of all kinds. Whether you are planning a family visit, an educational field trip, or a professional development experience, we can create a program tailored specifically to your interests and goals. What We Offer Educational Topics Include…
Journey Into the Lost Empires of the Americas — Where Ancient Civilizations Reached for the Heavens.
Coming soon, The Incas, Mayans, and Aztecs Study Tour will invite travelers into the extraordinary world of the great civilizations of ancient America — cultures that built vast cities, monumental pyramids, sophisticated calendars, and remarkable engineering systems centuries before the modern age. This immersive educational journey will explore the breathtaking archaeological heritage of the Andes…
Follow the Footsteps of Paul Across the Ancient Roads Where Christianity Changed the World.
This upcoming study tour, The Journeys of Paul, is designed to immerse travelers in the historical and biblical world of the Apostle Paul — one of the most influential figures in the spread of Christianity. Journey through the ancient cities, roads, synagogues, and early Christian communities connected to Paul’s missionary travels across the eastern Mediterranean…
Walk in the Footsteps of Paul and the Early Church Through the Land That Helped Shape Christianity and Western Civilization.
Coming soon, this unique Biblical Greece Study Tour will offer an extraordinary opportunity to explore one of the most influential regions in both biblical and world history. Greece stood at the crossroads between Jewish thought, Roman power, and Greek culture during the time of the New Testament, becoming one of the principal stages for the…
Trace the Journey of the Exodus — From the Pyramids of Egypt to the Promised Land.
Discover the lands where the great drama of the Exodus and biblical history unfolded in this extraordinary study tour through Egypt, Jordan, and Israel. Stand before the timeless pyramids and monuments of ancient Egypt, journey through the Sinai wilderness, visit St. Catherine’s Monastery near the traditional region of Mount Sinai, and follow the pathways connected…
Follow the Footsteps of Paul, John, and the Early Church Across the Heart of the New Testament World
Journey through Türkiye, Greece, and Rome on an extraordinary study tour designed to bring the New Testament and the world of early Christianity vividly to life. Explore the cities where apostles preached, churches were established, and the foundations of Christian history were formed. Walk through Ephesus, Laodicea, Colossae, Corinth, Athens, Patmos, and Rome while discovering…
Follow the Footsteps of Moses, Kings, Prophets, and Jesus Across the Lands of the Exodus and the Bible.
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Egypt, Jordan, and Israel — the very landscapes where some of the most powerful events in biblical and ancient history unfolded. From the majestic pyramids and temples of Egypt to the wilderness routes of the Exodus, the breathtaking city of Petra, the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and…
Walk the Land of the Bible — From David to Jesus, Experience Scripture Through Archaeology and History.
Step into the world of the Bible through an unforgettable archaeological and spiritual journey across Israel. This immersive study tour takes you from the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus taught and performed miracles, to Jerusalem, the city of kings, prophets, and the final days of Christ’s earthly ministry. Explore legendary sites such as Caesarea, Megiddo,…
From Noah to the Hittites. Experience Turkey Like Never Before.
REGISTER NOW Join an unforgettable expedition across the heart of ancient civilizations in this immersive tour through Turkey — a land where biblical history, archaeology, empires, and early Christianity intersect. From the legendary landscapes of Cappadocia and the monumental ruins of the Hittite capital at Hattusha, to the ancient streets of Antioch where followers of…
Espada y Fe: Cristianos perseguidos frente a la historia
En este documental se explora los fascinantes documentos históricos y descubrimientos arqueológicos que revelan la historia de la persecución de los cristianos durante los primeros dos siglos. Una oportunidad única para entender los retos y la fe de aquellos que marcaron el inicio de una era. Duración del documental: 50 minutos.Autor: Michael Orellana, Israel FernandezLenguaje:…
Masada’s Silent Stronghold – Part 1
Masada, a desert fortress built by Herod the Great, housed storerooms filled with food, wine, and supplies—evidence of its role as a stronghold during the Jewish revolt. After Jerusalem’s fall in 70 CE, Jewish rebels held out at Masada until its dramatic end. While not mentioned in the Bible, Masada’s story reflects the broader struggle…
Jope, el puerto de Jonás
Jope (actual Jaffa), uno de los puertos más antiguos del mundo, tiene relevancia bíblica y arqueológica. En la Biblia, fue donde el profeta Jonás embarcó rumbo a Tarsis (Jonás 1:3) y donde Pedro resucitó a Tabita (Hechos 9:36–43) y tuvo su visión de los animales impuros (Hechos 10), marcando la apertura del Evangelio a los…
Cesarea Maritima
Cesarea Marítima, construida por Herodes el Grande en honor a César Augusto, fue una ciudad portuaria clave del Imperio romano. En el Nuevo Testamento, es mencionada como lugar donde vivía el centurión Cornelio, el primer gentil convertido al cristianismo (Hechos 10). También fue donde Pablo fue encarcelado antes de apelar a César (Hechos 23–26). Arqueológicamente,…
El monte de los Olivos
El Monte de los Olivos, frente a Jerusalén, es un lugar clave en los evangelios, asociado con la enseñanza, oración y ascensión de Jesús. Arqueológicamente, se han hallado tumbas judías del periodo del Segundo Templo, lo que confirma su uso como cementerio en tiempos de Jesús. Aunque no se han encontrado restos directos ligados a…
Buscando al monte Sinaí
Jabal Musa, ubicado en la península del Sinaí, es tradicionalmente identificado como el Monte Sinaí bíblico donde Moisés recibió los Diez Mandamientos. Este monte, de 2,285 metros de altura, se halla cerca del monasterio de Santa Catalina, uno de los monasterios cristianos más antiguos. Aunque no hay consenso arqueológico definitivo, su identificación data del siglo…
El jardin de la Tumba
El Jardín de la Tumba, en las afueras de la Puerta de Damasco en Jerusalén, es considerado por algunos cristianos como el posible sitio de la sepultura y resurrección de Jesús. Descubierto en el siglo XIX, contiene una tumba excavada en la roca que coincide en algunos aspectos con las descripciones evangélicas. Aunque muchos eruditos…
La sinagoga de Capernaúm
Capernaúm, situada a orillas del mar de Galilea, fue un importante escenario en el ministerio de Jesús según los evangelios. Allí vivieron varios discípulos, como Pedro y Andrés, y fue donde Jesús realizó numerosos milagros: sanó al siervo de un centurión, a un paralítico, y a la suegra de Pedro. También enseñó en la sinagoga…
Horus: El niño
Horus es una deidad del antiguo Egipto, representada como un halcón o un hombre con cabeza de halcón. Hijo de Osiris e Isis, simboliza el cielo, la realeza y la protección. Fue el vengador de su padre, derrotando a Seth en una lucha por el trono. Los faraones eran considerados encarnaciones vivientes de Horus. Su…
The kings of Israel
This lecture offers a scholarly exploration of how Assyrian inscriptions corroborate the biblical narratives concerning figures such as Jehu, Ahab, and Hezekiah, drawing from primary sources and significant archaeological discoveries.
Los Asirios y la Biblia
¿Que sabían los Asirios de los reyes de Israel? ¿Existen documentos antiguos que revelan detalles de algunos acontecimientos bíblicos? Ven y descubrelo en este documental. Duracion del documental: 30 minutos. Autor: Michael OrellanaLenguage: Español Mira el spoiler
Our Mission
Ancient Stones is an organization that bridges the past, present, and future of the ancient world by sharing knowledge, organizing seminars and cultural events, offering affordable historical tours, fostering dialogue between the Bible and archaeology, creating digital tools for the study of ancient history, and developing technological solutions for archaeological analysis. Our vision To become…
Travel to Turkey, Greece and Rome
Join our incredible trip to Turkey, Greece, and Rome from Sept 30 to Oct 14, 2025. Reserve your seat > RESERVE NOW!!! (CLICK HERE)