Tagged archaeology

Ancient stamps Jerusalem

Archeological find in Jerusalem sheds light on ancient Kingdom of Judah – and Assyrian invasion

Vilna synagogue

Archaeological excavations reveal destruction by both Nazis and Soviets of 17th century Vilna synagogue

Ancient Biblical Scarlet

Biblical scarlet dye, 3,800 years old, discovered in Judean Desert

Ancient ring

Israeli teen stumbles on ancient ‘war ring’ in northern Israel

Ammunition Hill

Archaeologist confirms biblical site of 185,000 Assyrian troops wiped out by an angel

Ancient ship

Oldest deep-sea ship ever found discovered off coast of Israel

Lod archaeology

Discovery in Israel reveals evidence of last Jewish revolt against Rome

Ivory vessel

Rare ancient elephant ivory relic unearthed in southern Israel

Ancient oil lamps

Treasure trove of stolen Israeli artifacts unearthed in police raid

Altar of Mount Ebal

10,000 rally to save Biblical site endangered by PA

Jerusalem Tomb

WATCH: 2,300-year-old tomb uncovered in Jerusalem

Archaeology Israel

Second Temple-era workshop discovered near Jerusalem

HaShmonaim palace

‘Cynical’: Israel slams UN vote to list Jericho as World Heritage Site in ‘Palestine’

Jerusalem Siloam Pool

WATCH: For the first time in 2,000 years, ancient Jerusalem site opened to the public

Beit Guvrin Maresha

WATCH: Exploring ancient Jewish towns in the Judean lowlands

HaShmonaim palace

Ancient Jewish city to be labeled a ‘Palestinian’ heritage site by UNESCO

ancient aqueduct in Jerusalem

Archaeologists uncover longest section of aqueduct in Jerusalem

Ancient menorah

2,000-year-old synagogue, one of world’s oldest, discovered in Russia

ancient mirror archaeology

Israeli teen discovers ancient ‘magical mirror’ at archaeological site

The curse tablet found on Mount Ebal. Photo by Jaroslav Valach.

Scholars expound on Mount Ebal curse tablet with oldest Hebrew text

Saranda synagogue ruins

Dignity restored to 1700-year-old European synagogue, thanks to concerned visitor

gold bead jerusalem

WATCH: Ancient gold bead found in Jerusalem’s Pilgrim Road

Synagogue

Archaeologists uncover rare 14th-century Spanish synagogue

An ancient bronze coin dated to the second year of the Bar Kokhba found at the Nahal Darga Nature Reserve. Photo: Israel Antiquities Authority Theft Prevention Unit

Archeologists find ancient Hebrew coin dated to Jewish rebellion against Rome: ‘year two of the freedom of Israel’

Mesha Stele

Technology proves existence of ancient Kingdom of Israel

Archaeological site

4,000-year-old ostrich eggs discovered in Israeli Negev

Ancient sling bullet

Evidence of Maccabee-era battle unearthed in central Israel

Scarab seal

3,000-year-old scarab seal found on school trip near Tel Aviv

Ishmael papyrus

Intel leads to repatriation of extremely rare Temple-era scroll

archaeology

Luxurious 1,200 year old estate discovered in southern Israel

Tel Aroma

PA destroys Hasmonean fortress, declares area ‘Palestinian national archaeological park’

jerusalem archaeology

Temple-era surprise unearthed while building Western Wall elevator

mosaic

WATCH: Ancient mosaic returns to Israel after world tour

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Is the Vatican hoarding Jewish Temple treasures?

Pendants with Hebrew prayer uncovered at site of Nazi death camp in Poland

Ancient amulet

Ancient Hebrew amulet discovered in Samaria

Turkey tsunami

Tsunami victims found 3,500 years later by Israeli, Turkish scientists

Antalya

Seventh century synagogue uncovered in Turkey was memorial to deceased child

Tel Lachish

Israeli study confirms battle recorded by prophet Isaiah

Ancient gold ring found in Yavne (Credit: Dafna Gazit, Israel Antiquities Authority)

Ancient ring with ‘Temple’ stone discovered in Yavne

Cave of the Patriarchs

Secrets of the Cave of the Patriarchs exposed

Coins dating back 2000 years (Credit: Tal Rogovsky)

Youth discover hidden archaeological treasures in Biblical heartland

Crusader sword

Undersea discovery: Israeli diver finds ancient Crusader sword

Babylonian tablet

Babylonian tablet features world’s oldest drawing of a ghost

A pair of wineries for producing wine from the Byzantine period. Photo: Yaniv Berman, Israel Antiquities Authority

World’s largest Byzantine commercial wine factory uncovered in Israel

Noah's Ark

Have archaeologists uncovered the remains of Noah’s Ark? Dimensions match biblical description

Sodom

‘Cosmic airburst’ destroyed Sodom, consistent with bible, new evidence suggests

Ramat Hasharon Excavation

WATCH: 1,500-year-old industrial site discovered in center Israel

Roman basilica

WATCH: Israel unveils largest ancient Roman basilica

1,600-year-old mosaic

1600-year-old mosaic uncovered during excavations in Yavne

Jerusalem

WATCH: Israeli archaeologists solve ancient Christian mystery

2,500-year-old figurine

WATCH: Boy discovers 2,500-year-old artifact on family hike

Ancient dice

WATCH: Archaeologists find largest collection of ancient dice in Israel

Italy Pompeii

Archaeologists find intact ceremonial chariot near Pompeii

Sarcophagi

1,800-year-old ancient coffins found at Israeli Safari

Egypt Excavations

Egypt: Archaeologists unearth world’s oldest known beer factory

royal purple

Israel discovers royal purple cloth from King David’s era

World War I-era grenade found in heart of Jerusalem

Stone bearing inscription

Ancient burial stone discovered in Negev bears inscription that could be on modern tombstone

Tsunami

Mega-tsunami devastated Israel 10,000 years ago