“Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the Lord out of the heavens” (Genesis 19:24).

Hundreds of researchers who were excavating an ancient Middle Eastern city now called Tall el-Hammam were behind this discovery.

Interest in the city’s history started about 15 years ago when it was covered in about five feet of charcoal, ash and melted material.

According to the researchers, the “destruction layer,” wasn’t caused by a volcano, earthquake or war, because none of these events could melt metal or pottery, which were found in the layer.

They also found considerable physical evidence that pointed to their claims.

The location of Tall el-Hamman near the Dead Sea is very similar to the description of Sodom in Genesis. Researchers felt that the story of the city’s destruction may have been handed down for generations till it found a place in the Bible.

It’s not a coincidence that events recorded in the bible are being proven to be true by scientists and researchers. The God of the Bible is showing Himself to be true and giving each of us a chance to reconcile ourselves back to Him.

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