Antiquities

1 of 20 found: Extremely rare 2,200-year-old gold coin found in Jerusalem

A rare gold coin of the Egyptian Queen Berenice II, dating back approximately 2,200 years, was discovered during archaeological excavations in the City of David.

1 of 20 found: Extremely rare 2,200-year-old gold coin found in Jerusalem.
The weight of one Mina, equivalent to 100 Greek drachmas.

2,000-year-old Greek artifact seized in Jerusalem antique shop raid

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 Clay tablets inscribed with cuneiform script on display in Iraq.

Turkey hands over Babylonian and Akkadian clay tablets to Iraq


Cypro-Minoan script on Tel Dor lagoon anchor reveals 11th-century trade routes

Antiquity study links Israel’s Carmel Coast to Cyprus and Egypt through inscribed anchor and jars bearing Egyptian numerals.

 Ruins of an ancient port Dor, Israel.

Egyptian archaeologists discover three ancient tombs at Qubbat al-Hawa necropolis

The discovery provides new insights into the transitional period between the Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period, shedding light on burial customs and architecture during these key periods.

 archaeologists discover three ancient tombs at Qubbat al-Hawa necropolis.

Bronze statue, artifacts reveal ancient cult of Odysseus on Ithaca

Excavations at 'Homer's School' reveal artifacts bearing his name and a bronze statue, confirming the existence of an ancient cult worshiping the hero.

 Bronze statue, artifacts reveal ancient cult of Odysseus on Ithaca.

Underwater drones find pristine gold, relics on lost galleon San José near Pillars of Hercules

High definition ROV images and 3D reconstruction revealed 1707 Lima mint marks on dozens of raw coins scattered 600 metres deep around the wreck.

 Jerusalem Cross, Pillars of Hercules: Underwater drones capture pristine gold on lost galleon San José.

Rare Roman sarcophagus depicting Dionysus and Hercules found in Caesarea

'This is the first time we are finding the scene of the wine contest between the god Dionysus and Hercules on a sarcophagus in our region,' said archaeologist Nohar Shahar.

 Rare Roman sarcophagus depicting Dionysus and Hercules found in Caesarea.

Original architecture of ancient Roman fountain revealed in Perre Ancient City

Director Alkan said, "We have restored the fountain to its appearance from 2,000 years ago by uncovering three water channels."

 Perre, an important local center of the Roman Empire. Small town and necropolis. Adiyaman, Turkey.

World famous dolphin fresco replica in Knossos collapses

Archaeologists cite neglect of Knossos site and urgent need for restoration.

 World famous dolphin fresco replica in Knossos.

African figurines illuminate Early Christian life in the Negev, Israel

Ebony and bone pendants carved in the likeness of African men and women have been documented in three sixth–seventh-century Christian graves at Tel Malḥata, south-east of Beersheba.

 African figurines illuminate Early Christian life in the Negev, Israel

Egypt recovers queen Hatshepsut relics antiquities from the US

Artifacts include gilded sarcophagus lids over 5,500 years old and a Fayum mummy portrait.

 Egypt recovers queen Hatshepsut relics antiquities from the US.

Rare Abbasid-Era red clay flask featuring camel art found in Yatir

Decorated flask uncovered in cave-turned-olive press at Horvat 'Anim; symbol of camels’ central role in early Islamic economy.

 Rare Abbasid-Era red clay flask featuring camel art found in Yatir.

Ancient pyramid, coins, and weapons: Archaeologists unearth Judean Desert treasure trove

A 2,200-year-old pyramid-shaped structure and artifacts were uncovered in the Judean Desert, reshaping history. The IAA-led dig near Nahal Zohar invites volunteers to help uncover its purpose.

Reseachers uncover a pyramid-like structure in the Judean Desert, photo taken March 2025