By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Joshua's altar is the only currently known remnant from the period of the Israelite conquest of Canaan.
This is the first time that two synagogues have been found in a single settlement from the Second Temple period.
Construction began about 80 meters away from the walls of the city of Lachish, close to where stones required for the ramp could be quarried.
As Ramat Ha-Sharon approaches its centenary year, evidence is emerging that its history is far more ancient than was previously assumed.
"When we excavated the structure and uncovered an 8th century BCE layer of destruction."
Who are you, Yerubbaal? Was the Judge Gideon the owner of this ancient vessel inscribed with his nickname?
The Roman Basilica complex, the largest of its kind in the country, was unearthed in Israel Antiquities Authority archaeological excavations.
Major cracks in King Herod’s Phasael Tower being repaired to lessen risk of collapse.
The find was reported to the National Treasures Department of the Israel Antiquities Authority and the soldier received a certificate of appreciation for good citizenship.
Engraved in stone, the Greek inscription is part of a lintel originally set in the frame of a church entrance from the late Byzantine period.
Recognizing past earthquakes can be extremely challenging in the archaeological record, especially at sites where there isn’t much stone masonry and degradable construction materials.
Excavating in antiquities sites without a license and destroying such sites constitute severe violations of the law in Israel, for which the law prescribes up to five years in prison.
The newly uncovered fortifications are nearly double the size of the previous fortifications found at the site.
By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
These genetic results are a critical step toward understanding the long-disputed origins of the Philistines, the research underscored.
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"The extremely long duration of the production of these near-identical jars indicates that the workshop was probably a family-owned business that passed down from generation to generation."
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A marvelous new mosaic was discovered in archaeological excavations carried out prior to construction, on the site of the planned Shelby White and Leon Levy Mosaic Center in Lod.
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Archaeologists slid the vessels on ropes 30 yards down a sheer cliff.
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“The size of the object, its shape, and the text on it indicate that it was apparently used as an amulet for blessing and protection.”
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The $28 Million preservation and reconstruction of the walls, fortifications, towers, and Crusaders’ market is open to the general public.
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Rare burial complex may throw new light on life in Tiberias in the Roman period, 2,000 years ago.
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Construction of the Shelby White and Leon Levy Lod Mosaic Archaeological Center is underway to display world-class archaeological finds inside a modern complex.
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Apart from the cave of the skulls, the volunteers found dozens of new, illegal excavation sites, as well as the remains of the bonfires that the robbers lit on the progressively eroding mosaic floor at the top of the fortress.
Israeli archaeologists will present to the public the new evidence recently uncovered of the truth of the Biblical kingdom of David.
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Hazor is the largest biblical-era site in Israel, covering some 200 acres, and has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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Images portray Noah’s ark and animals, chaotic parting of Red Sea
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“The mask, and now the gate in which it was embedded, are continuing to fire our imaginations."
Vandalizing a archeological site is a serious criminal offense.
Widening "Highway 1" has unearthed the church, oil lamps, a mosaic floor and mother-of-pearl shells.