Roman-Era Papyrus Unveils Tax Evasion and Slave Trade Scam
“Whether they were directly involved in rebellion is still an open question, but the implications of their case cannot be ignored.”
Suspects Caught Red-Handed Looting Galilee Archaeological Site
Four people were arrested while trying to break into an underground space at the Horbat Binit archaeological site in the Lower Galilee over the weekend.
12-Year-Old Israeli Stumbles Upon 3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Amulet
The family, from Hod Hasharon, was hiking near the Tel Qana archaeological site.
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.
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.
Rare First Temple Clay Seal Unearthed in Jerusalem
"The seal supports the biblical record of there being a governor of Jerusalem during the period."
Arabs Vandalize Joshua’s Altar on Mount Ebal
"Only the fixed Jewish presence of a farm or town will prevent further damage or destruction," activist group says.
Palestinian Authority Uses Illegal Construction, UNESCO, to Wage War on Israeli Heritage Sites
“The main goal of the Palestinian Authority is forcing [people] to forget the heritage."
Civil Administration Archeologists Uncover Ancient Stone Workshop on Rt. 437
“2,000 years later, we are privileged to continue the work of our ancestors here and widen the road from the Binyamin communities to Jerusalem.”
More Insanity, UNESCO Prepares to Label Biblical Jericho Sites as ‘Palestinian’
Among the Jewish heritage sites near biblical Jericho are the Hasmonean Winter Palaces, King Herod’s Third Palace, a Byzantine-era synagogue dating back to the 6th or 7th Century CE, ritual baths, and nearby burial caves used by priests of the Second Temple.
2000-Year-Old ‘For the Freedom of Zion’ Coin Unearthed in Jerusalem
Tangible evidence of the destruction of the Second Temple and the devastating events that unfolded in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago has come to light...
Rare Great Revolt-Era Half-Shekel Found in Judean Desert
The words "Holy Jerusalem" are inscribed in ancient Hebrew script on one side of the 2,000-year-old silver coin.
‘Twins Cave’ in Israel Possibly Used for Necromancy in Roman Times
Some crevices contained groups of oil lamps mixed with weapons and pottery vessels from earlier periods or placed with human skulls.
New Israeli 3-D Software Sheds Light on Ancient Engraving Techniques
The team hopes their findings will lead to further research and inspire interdisciplinary collaborations to unravel the mysteries surrounding these ancient artworks.
Report: Israeli Antiquities Among Items Found at Mar-a-Lago
The Antiquities Authority loaned the lamps to the White House in 2019 ahead of a Hanukkah party.
Kingdom of Judah Expanded Earlier than Thought, New Study Finds
Hebrew University study shows that the kingdom began expanding south of Jerusalem as early as the 10th century BCE.
Woman Walking on Israeli Beach Finds 3,000 Year-Old Figurine
The Antiquities Authority confirmed that the figurine represented Hathor, an Egyptian goddess associated with fertility, strength, protection, and wisdom.
Ancient Egyptian Coffin Lids Undergo CT in Jerusalem
The examination shed light on the craftsmanship of the artisans who built them.
Suspects Caught Red-Handed Trying to Rob 2,000-Year-Old Archaeological Site in Northern Israel
Fortunately, the caves, which are among the largest in the area, were not damaged during the recent robbery incidents.
Scholars Expound on Mount Ebal Curse Tablet with Oldest Hebrew Text
The peer review of the small 3,200-year-old curse tablet discovered at Mount Ebal in Samaria more than two years ago is expected to reignite the debate in the archaeological community over the find.
Israel Renovating the Samaria (Sebastia) National Park
The government will also prevent illegal construction in the area.
Another Ancient Biblical Site Under Threat from Palestinian Authority Construction
The Palestinian Authority paved a road and is allowing residential building at El-Unuk, a site from the times of Joshua.
Israeli Archaeologists Recover Artifact from ‘The Battle of the 35’ (The Lamed-Heh)
The Arabs killed and mutilated all 35 Jews in the 1948 convoy.
Under the Great Bridge
Never before seen photos from under the Western Wall.
1,800-Year-Old Jewelry Unveiled in Jerusalem
Impressive gold jewelry found in a burial cave in Jerusalem were worn by young girls as amulets against the Evil Eye 1,800 years ago.
Israeli Police Discover 3,500-Year-Old Antiquities During Drug Bust
Also seized by the police were 60 cannabis seedlings and four kilos of a drug presumed to be marijuana.
Oops: Persian Darius the Great Inscription Found in Israel is Not Authentic
The sherd was left behind from a demonstration on inscriptions for students at Tel Lachish, and wasn't an ancient artifact.
Jerusalem Hospitality Tent to Debut in Historic Kidron Valley
The valley houses the earliest tombs in the most ancient Jewish cemetery in the world, including Zechariah’s Tomb, the Tomb of the Sons of Hezir and Absalom’s Tomb.
Palestinian Authority Marketing Homes on Jewish Archaeological Site
"Joshua's Altar is a site with historical significance, one of the sole remains dating all the way back to the period when the Children of Israel first settled the Land," said Samaria Regional Council Chairman Yossi Dagan.
Gallant Pledges to Protect Joshua’s Altar Archaeological Site at Mount Ebal from PA Damage
The site in Samaria, near Nablus, is identified with that of Joshua’s altar.