She is a prominent archeologist, Jodi Magness.

Jodi Magness is a Classical and Biblical archaeologist specializing in ancient Palestine.

Jodi Magness is a prominent archaeologist known for her extensive research in the Holy Land.

Jodi pursued her education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where she double-majored in archaeology and general history, despite facing challenges due to the intensive curriculum in Hebrew.

Jodi continues to teach and conduct research, focusing on publishing her findings from over a decade of work at Huqoq, and remains dedicated to her mission of educating others about the rich history of the Holy Land.

Jodi shared about: 

• Her  experiences in Israel during a war, highlighting the difficulty of communication at the time due to the lack of cell phones and limited phone services. It took them a week to contact their worried parents, who were anxious about their safety.
• Jodi reflects on their archaeological work, particularly their discovery of mosaics at Huqoq, which gained a lot of attention.
• Jodi shares her journey in archaeology, highlighting key moments and decisions that shaped her career.