The team of Biblical archaeologists claim that the archaeological remnants and physical indications on the holy mountain in Saudi Arabia precisely correlate with Biblical scripture.
The book of Exodus tells of when Moses guided the Israelites to Mount Sinai, which was engulfed by fire, thunder and smoke. Moses went up to the mountain top, where he met with God to obtain the Ten Commandments. The majestic occurrence of direct communication with God makes Mount Sinai an important, sacred location in the Christian and Jewish faiths.
Biblical archaeologist Ryan Mauro says past investigations have centered on the traditional Mount Sinai in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, but he says the team has found compelling evidence matching the Biblical account in the Arabian Peninsula, in northwest Saudi Arabia.
The team pointed out Jabal Maqla, a mountain peak at what is presumed to be Mount Sinai. En route to the alleged Mount Sinai is an enormous, divided boulder resting on a massive hill. The boulder and hill under it display severe water erosion even though the site rarely has rainfall.
Mauro, who led the Research team reported, “We believe this distinct landmark could be the rock that God commanded Moses to strike, which water then gushed forth from, miraculously providing for the Israelite population.”
Two additional items at the site serve as proof of the Biblical occurrence – the Golden Calf worship site and a historic graveyard.