Dead Sea Scrolls on Loan to Ronald Reagan Library
Many of the scrolls in this rotating exhibit have never been seen outside Israel.
5000-Years-Old Cultic Worship site and Pottery Kiln Unearthed near Beit Shemesh
Archaeologists note that within a few generations after Hurvat Husham was settled, larger fortified cities with palaces and public structures, like the nearby Tel Yarmuth, emerged.
TAU Archaeologists Discover 4500-Year-Old Fingerprints on Children’s Craftwork
"We wanted to use the fingerprints on the pottery to understand how urbanization and centralization of government functions affected the demographics of the ceramic industry. "
PA Arabs Caught Looting Second Temple-Era Archaeological Site
The incident took place at Kherbet Umm A-Ros, an archaeological site located in the Judean Lowlands of central Israel.
PA Antiquities Robbers Caught Red-Handed in Temple Period Caves
In the ancient Kharbat Umm A-Ros there are remains of a Jewish settlement that lasted from the time of the Second Temple to the time of the Bar-Kochba revolt.
Dig Reveals Assyrian King Sennacherib’s Invasion’s Impact on Judean Economy
These recent excavations indicate that the original Judahite administrative structure that existed on this site was completely destroyed.
TAU Researchers: Roman Siege of Masada Did Not Last Years – Only a Few...
"The Romans came, saw, and conquered, and the suppression of the rebellion in the isolated site was done quickly and without mercy."
First Temple Period Stone Seal Discovered in Jerusalem – Was Used to Sign Royal...
Given his elevated status and position of power, Hoshayahu felt entitled to enhance the seal's significance.
As war Rages in Nearby Gaza Beautiful Roman Murals Unearthed in Ashkelon
These ancient decorated tombs were discovered decades ago, but few have ever seen them.
Ancient Drainage Canal Tells Jerusalem’s Story from Prosperity to Ruin
This channel ran below Jerusalem's vibrant marketplaces near the Temple Mount and stretched the entire length of the City of David.
Huge Second Temple Era Quarry Discovered on Jerusalem’s Mount Hotzvim
"It can be assumed, with a great deal of caution, that at least some of the stones that were carved here were used as paving slabs for the streets of Jerusalem."
Excavations Reveal Extent of Nazi and Soviet Ruin of the Great Vilna Synagogue
The excavations uncovered the Great Synagogue’s bath house and mikvahs.
Archaeologists Uncover Jerusalem’s Monumental Fortifications
Over the past 150 years, many attempts have been made by researchers and archaeologists to trace the route of the northern fortification of Jerusalem.
3,800-Year-Old Red Textile Dyed Using Worms Discovered in Judean Desert Cave
This is the earliest evidence of textile dyed with kermes, which researchers identify with the "scarlet worm" in the source texts.
Boy Discovers Ancient Athena Engraved Ring on Mount Carmel
The small bronze ring probably belonged to a woman or girl during the late Roman period (2nd-3rd Century CE).
800-Year-Old Hebrew-Inscribed Tombstone Discovered in India
The Jewish grave marker dating to the 13th century is the oldest found in the South Asian country.
3,300-Year-Old Ship’s Cargo Found in Deep Sea off Israel’s Shore
"The discovery of this boat now changes our entire understanding of the ancient mariners' abilities."
Israeli Archaeologists Uncover Evidence of Last Jewish Revolt Against the Romans
Lod was a most significant Jews center in the aftermath of the Second Temple’s destruction in Jerusalem.
New Study Suggests Some Tefillin Boxes Were Not Colored Black 2,000 Years Ago
“It is possible that in the beginning, there was no halakhic significance to the color of tefillin boxes.”
Early 20th Century British Coats-of-Arms Discovered on Jerusalem Building Walls
There’s also the shield of Jewish aristocrat Sir Edward Stern (1854-1933), uncle of philanthropist Vera Salomons.
Study: Paleolithic Era Samaria Mountains Flint Tools Were Designed for Butchering Fallow Deer
"We believe that the Mountains of Samaria were sacred to the prehistoric people of Qesem Cave and Jaljulia because that's where the fallow deer came from."
2300-Year-Old Gold Ring Discovered in City of David
The gold ring find and other discoveries show the city’s healthy economy and even its elite status.
Excavated Negev Church Walls Reveal Images of Ancient Ships
Who drew ships in the middle of the Negev desert?
Radiocarbon Study Determines Dates of City of David Buildings, Matching Them to Biblical Events
The researchers accurately dated the walls built in Jerusalem during the First Temple period and identified areas of extensive construction during the reign of the kings of Judah.
6,000-Years-Old Ivory Vessel Discovered in Southern Israel
Further biomolecular analyses will establish where the ivory originated, based on the elephant's diet.
High School Student from Hod HaSharon Discovers 1600-Year-Old Oil Lamp
The oil lamp was likely produced in Petra, in Jordan, between the fourth and fifth centuries CE.
Hiding Complex that May Have Been Used in the Bar Kochba Revolt Unearthed near...
It is the most extensive hiding complex discovered to date in Galilee.
Coin Inscribed ‘Elazar the Priest’ Dated to Bar Kokhva’s Revolt Discovered in Judean Desert
The excavation will begin on March 11, 2024, and will last ten days. Registration and details on the Israel Antiquities Authority Website.
Rare First Temple Clay Seal Unearthed in Jerusalem
"The seal supports the biblical record of there being a governor of Jerusalem during the period."
Second Temple Era Mysterious Stone Box Going on Display at Israel Museum
Archaeologist Nachman Avigad jokingly called the object 50 years ago a "nuts and seeds bowl," and the name stuck.
Headlines
Latest News Stories
Recommended Today
Sponsored Posts
