Antiquities
WATCH: Archaeologists unearth 1,300-year-old ‘shopping hub’ beneath stadium in central Israel
However, IAA researchers have proposed two main theories about what the site served as: either a major trade and industrial station or part of a currently undiscovered nearby settlement.
IAA files indictment against two Fureidis residents caught carrying illegally excavated artifacts
Egypt uncovers first complete bath complex, ancient hydraulic system north of Suez Canal
Egypt unearths underground tombs, golden tongues ahead of construction in ancient coastal city
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."
World famous dolphin fresco replica in Knossos collapses
Archaeologists cite neglect of Knossos site and urgent need for restoration.
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.
Egypt recovers queen Hatshepsut relics antiquities from the US
Artifacts include gilded sarcophagus lids over 5,500 years old and a Fayum mummy portrait.
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.
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.
Thief steals 5,000-year-old 500kg megalith from Immekath I grave
In addition to the seized stone from the megalithic grave, investigators discovered on the property of the convicted individual eight other stones arranged in a circle.
Archivist working for Greek authorities suspected as archaeology smuggling ring kingpin
Greek authorities arrested 23 individuals in Northern Greece, alleged to be part of three antiquities smuggling rings.
Rare 2,000-year-old strawberry-shaped Iron Age divination spoon discovered on Isle of Man
Similar ritual spoons have been found in Britain, Ireland, and France. The British Museum holds several pairs, one engraved with a cross and the other with a small hole.
Morocco identifies preliminary sites of nine WWI shipwrecks off southern coast
The shipwrecks are vessels from Japan, Norway, France, England, Portugal, and Italy.
