Watch: The Dead are Swimming in the Water
Arabs turned a millennia old burial cave into a water cistern.
Ancient Burial Caves, Looted Graves, Scattered Human Remains Found Near Jericho
"The loss of our archaeological record and the ongoing failure to protect and preserve our heritage is an incomprehensible disgrace."
Minister Regev Presents 67 CE ‘Great Rebellion’ Coin at Cabinet Meeting
The coin bears on one side a vine leaf and the statement 'Freedom of Zion.' On the opposite side it bears a standing cup and the statement 'Second year of the great rebellion' – the year 67 CE.
Tel Aviv Schoolchildren Discover 3000-Year-Old Scarab
“At first, I thought it was a toy lying in the dirt, but an inner voice said to me: ‘Pick it up and turn it over!’"
Rare 1,500-year-old Mosaic Featured on Sukkot at Kiryat Gat Industrial Park
A rare 1,500 year old mosaic exposed in the Kiryat Gat industrial park is featured at the park's Sukkot festival.
Fragment of 1,700-Year-Old Menorah-Adorned Bracelet Discovered on Hanukkah
The question now is this definite proof that Jews lived in the ancient settlement near Carmel?
‘Lucky’ Bronze Oil Lamp Uncovered in City of David’s Pilgrimage Road Excavations
The first discovery of its kind in Jerusalem and one of the few in the world.
Old Meets New
While building in Arnona, a 2000-year-old Mikvah was found, but what was found in the Mikvah was even more interesting...
PA Archaeological Thief Caught Red-Handed Digging Up Artifacts
Archaeological artifacts are some of Israel’s most cherished treasures. They also are cherished by thieves, but the Antiquities Authority has caught one of them, a PA Arab, red-handed.
Haifa U. Archaeologists Discover First Evidence of Beer Consumption in the Middle East 7200...
Storing grains and drinking beer since 5,200 BCE.
UFO Religion Celebrates ‘Swastika Rehabilitation Day’
The Raelians use the swastika as a symbol of peace, which has kept them from being allowed into Israel, where they wished to establish an embassy for extraterrestrials.
‘House of David’ Rock on Exhibit at NY Metropolitan Museum of Art
The ‘homely’ ancient rock, discovered in 1993, adds evidence of King David’s existence.
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.
Shipwrecked Cargo Dating Back 3,200 Years Proves Bronze Age Mediterranean Basin Trade
Lead ingots found along Israel’s coast highlight contacts between Cyprus and Sardinia in the Late Bronze Age.
Ancient Grape Seeds in Negev May Help Re-Create 1,500-Year-Old Wine
The discovery of 1,500 year-old grape seeds may explain why the wine of the Negev so renowned in the Byzantine Empire.
1,600-year-old Galilee Mosaic Sheds Light on Elim Episode in Book of Exodus
“We’ve uncovered the first depiction of the episode of Elim ever found in ancient Jewish art. This story is from Exodus 15:27."
Police Catch 5 Bedouin During Antiquities Theft in Southern Israel
It is illegal in Israel to excavate antiquities sites without a license, and offenders can face up to five years in prison under the law.
‘Sunken Treasure Chest’ of Ancient Pottery found in Woman’s Basement
“Hello, Israel Antiquities Authority? Look, I am cleaning out my basement and there is a whole bunch of pottery and other stuff here that...
U of Haifa Discovery of 1300-Year-Old Tsunami May Help Predict Future Shoreline Disasters
The landmark study is the first published evidence of a tsunami deposit on land and exposes the potential risk in the region for future natural disasters.
Hebrew U Archaeologists Unveil Seal Impressions Used Thousands of Years Ago
Sealed, signed and delivered.
9,000 Year Old Stone Mask Sheds Light on Stone Age Cottage Industry
Researchers prove existence of stone age mask production center in southern Mt. Hebron
Israeli Travelers Seek Inspiration in Jericho’s Hasmonean Palaces on Chanukah
The site covers an area of 30 acres and only a portion of the Second Temple period's Jericho.
Emperor Justinian Mosaic Inscription Unearthed near Damascus Gate
The Greek inscription mentioning the Byzantine emperor Justinian was exposed on a mosaic floor in a room that was probably used as a hostel for pilgrims.
First-Ever Archaeological Evidence of Prophet Isaiah Possibly Discovered in Jerusalem
At about a half-inch wide, the oval-shaped bulla is inscribed in ancient Hebrew script with the name Yesha'yah (the Hebrew name of Isaiah), followed by the word nvy (prophet).
Dead Sea Scrolls on Loan to Ronald Reagan Library
Many of the scrolls in this rotating exhibit have never been seen outside Israel.
Manhattan DA Returns 69 C.E. Silver Quarter Shekel Stolen by PA Arabs
"The Palestinians are working at the UN to hide the history of our people and erase our connection to the Land of Israel."
Magnificent Staircase Unearthed at Tel Hatzor
Seven steps have been exposed to date, but the whole staircase has not yet been completely unearthed, as it continues its climb westward.
4th Century Mosaic Uncovered in Yavne Excavations
During the work, the site will be open to the public, enabling visitors to watch the conservation process and the gradual uncovering of the mosaic floor.
Israel Researchers Discover Some of Western Wall Stones Wearing Away
One advantage of erosion of stones at the Kotel is more cracks for people to place prayer notes.
Arab Caught Smuggling Ancient Coins from Jordan to Israel
Antiquities theft and smuggling is a known phenomenon that has plagued ancient sites across Israel, especially Judea and Samaria, for years.