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Bab Edh-Dhra, Al-Karak Governorate, Jordan. Bab edh-Dhra, known as "Gate of the arm", is located on the most southern point of the Dead Sea, near Karak. (Reza / Getty Images)

Archaeologists Believe They Have Found Burned Ruins of Biblical Sodom and Gomorrah

By Randy DeSoto November 9, 2025 at 9:30am

A team of archaeologists believes they have discovered the sites of the infamous Sodom and Gomorrah, the cities God destroyed with fire from heaven, as recorded in the Bible.

Sodom is first mentioned in Genesis 13 as being in the Jordan Valley, and as the place where Abraham’s nephew Lot settled in approximately 1900 B.C.

“Now the men of Sodom were wicked, great sinners against the Lord,” the Bible says.

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Archaeology, Faith, God, The Bible

Randy DeSoto

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 3,000 articles for The Western Journal since he began with the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."

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Randy DeSoto wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.

Birthplace

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Nationality

American

Honors/Awards

Graduated dean's list from West Point

Education

United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law

Books Written

We Hold These Truths

Professional Memberships

Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars