For the first time, Israeli archaeologists have uncovered 7th-century BCE Egyptian pottery at Megiddo — the biblical site of Armageddon — potentially confirming the battle between Judah’s King Josiah and Pharaoh Necho as described in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles.

The artifacts, along with Greek pottery, suggest Egyptian forces and possibly Greek mercenaries were present around 609 BCE, the time of Josiah’s death.

Researchers say these finds support the theory that Megiddo was an Egyptian stronghold, and may connect to biblical and eschatological themes tied to Armageddon, the Times of Israel has reported.

Written by B.C. Begley