Yet, surprisingly, it was not until the early 19th century that scholars began accompanying these pilgrims, thus opening the era of Biblical archaeology ​ — the study of the artifacts, peoples, places, and languages of the ancient Holy Land.
On aga üllatav, et alles 19. sajandi algul hakkasid koos palveränduritega tulema ka õpetlased, pannes nii aluse piibliarheoloogia ajastule – muistse Püha Maa esemete, inimeste, kohtade ja keelte uurimisele.