Tagged Biblical archaeology

Ancient stamps Jerusalem

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

Jerusalem seal archaeology

Rare Hebrew relic from First Temple uncovered in Jerusalem

City of David Jerusalem

Ancient Jerusalem fortress built by the kings of Judah uncovered

Ancient Biblical Scarlet

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

Ammunition Hill

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

Old City of David Jerusalem

New scientific study confirms biblical events in ancient Jerusalem

Ancient oil lamps

Treasure trove of stolen Israeli artifacts unearthed in police raid

Ancient silver coin

Archaeologists discover rare relic dating back to biblical Israel

Altar of Mount Ebal

10,000 rally to save Biblical site endangered by PA

HaShmonaim palace

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

joshua's altar

PA building neighborhood on Joshua’s Altar site

HaShmonaim palace

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

Tali Taub, Holy Gems

In first, precious stones unearthed in Israel, fulfilling biblical prophecy

IAA Archaeologist Marwan Masr'wah with the returned anchor (photo credit: YULI SCHWARTZ/IAA)

Israel Antiquities Authority shocked at return of thousands of illegally held items

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

Scholars expound on Mount Ebal curse tablet with oldest Hebrew text

Sebastia

Palestinians throw animal carcasses into graves at biblical site

Biblical archaeology

In time for Purim: Inscription bearing name of King Ahasuerus’s father found in Israel

Mount Ebal

Defense minister pledges to safeguard archaeological site from Palestinian damage

PA takeover plan for Joshua's altar

Palestinian Authority to build new settlement on ruins of Joshua’s Altar

Maaleh Adumim

‘Grave breach’: EU working with PA to undermine Israeli sovereignty, MKs protest

HaShmonaim palace

‘History is being lost’ – Maccabean site near Jericho in danger due to PA neglect

Archaeology

Israeli scientists confirm biblical narratives with geomagnetic testing

antiquities

Ancient artifacts seized in home of Hebron Arab

Ishmael papyrus

Intel leads to repatriation of extremely rare Temple-era scroll

Sebastia National Park

Arabs vandalize biblical site of Samaria’s ancient capital

jerusalem archaeology

Temple-era surprise unearthed while building Western Wall elevator

mosaic

Earliest depictions of biblical Deborah, Yael unearthed in ancient synagogue

Sheikh Sha’ala

PA appropriates Israeli heritage site in Samaria, causing mass archeological damage

ancient artifacts temple mount

Muslims destroy ancient artifacts to block Jewish visits to Temple Mount

Archaeologists discover oldest Hebrew text in Israel, matches biblical account

Siloam Inscription

Turkey to return Israel’s most important ancient inscription

Ancient spell bowls, coins and other artifacts seized in Jerusalem

Police seize hundreds of ancient artifacts in Jerusalem raid

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Is the Vatican hoarding Jewish Temple treasures?

Ancient amulet

Ancient Hebrew amulet discovered in Samaria

Altar of Joshua

Palestinians damage site of Joshua the Prophet’s altar on Mount Ebal

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

Coins dating back 2000 years (Credit: Tal Rogovsky)

Youth discover hidden archaeological treasures in Biblical heartland

geirah

Israeli archaeologists find rare fraudulent weight from First Temple period

Reconstructed pottery from the City of David excavations of the 8th century BCE earthquake mentioned in the Bible (Israel Antiquities Authority)

Archaeologists discover evidence that earthquake mentioned in Bible hit Jerusalem

Jerubaal

Biblical-era pottery inscribed with name from Book of Judges found in Israel

ancient basket

WATCH: Israeli archaeologists on site of thrilling finds in Judean Desert

Dead Sea Scroll

First in 60 years: New biblical Dead Sea scrolls discovered, other astonishing findings

Palestinian security forces

‘Imagine if ISIS tried to take apart the Statue of Liberty,’ says Israeli politician from Jewish site being destroyed by Palestinians

Altar of Mount Ebal

Palestinian Authority crushes ancient Jewish site for gravel to pave road

Hershel Shanks

WATCH: Biblical archaeology star and ‘rabble-rouser’ passes away

fortress site

Fortress from time of King David found in Golan Heights

Virtual Jerusalem

WATCH: Israeli company rebuilds ruins of ancient Jerusalem through virtual reality

Storage Jars from Khirbet Qeiyafa _Credit Clara Amit_IAA

Archaeologists may have discovered precise dimensions of ancient biblical measure – the ‘tefach’

The face of Yahweh?

WATCH: Were clay figures representing ‘Faces of God’? Biblical archaeologists blast colleague’s claim

Excavation

WATCH: Huge First Temple-era storage facility discovered near US Embassy

prophet and malediction king

Biblical winery belonging to Naboth the Jezreelite believed to be found

Water-fountain-partzufa-discovered-in-Zippori-National-Park

Talmud comes alive after ancient fountainhead found in Galilee

Water sacrifice reenactment

WATCH: Cannabis discovered at ancient temple in southern Israel

Bulla or Seal

Did Israeli archaeologists just discover a seal belonging to King David’s son?

Jerusalem First Temple Home

WATCH: A look at First Temple digs in Jerusalem on day marking its destruction

Ziklag

Biblical Ziklag found: City where King David fled Saul

Biblical-era mosaic Galilee

Biblical-era mosaic found in the Galilee

archaeology

From army of Judah to IDF: Israeli soldiers uncover ancient watchtower

Bible-era chicken egg reconstructed in Israel, cracking historical mystery