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
Boy, 9, finds 60,000-year-old Neanderthal hand axe
Neanderthal hand axes are rare in Sussex; this is the first to be found in years, making Ben's discovery doubly special.
Egyptian-German team uncovers complete Ptolemaic temple pylon in Sohag
The archaeologists found inscriptions depicting a Ptolemaic king receiving offerings from the lion-headed goddess Rabit and her child, the deity Koulentis.
Egyptian ministry denies destruction of parts of the Great Pyramid
A video circulating on social media sparked controversy, claiming it documents "the breaking of stones" at the Great Pyramid of Khufu.
Archaeological mission discovers first Middle Kingdom tomb in South Asasif Necropolis
The excavation revealed a wealth of unique jewelry in the female burials, including necklaces, bracelets, chains, rings, and belts made from red agate, blue and green glazed ceramics, and faience.
Researchers glimpse urbanization in ancient Israel at site of 5000-year-old public building
The uncovered settlement encompassed the remains of some of Judea’s first public buildings
Archaeologists uncover 6th century astronomical observatory in Egypt
Researchers told Live Science that everything uncovered shattered expectations set for the mission.
Forgotten Jewish revolts show poor historical literacy in Jewish world - opinion
Archaeological find of 4th-century coins in Lod challenges historical narratives about Jewish revolts against Roman and Byzantine rule, revealing lesser-known episodes of Jewish history.
Coins left under a building 1,650 years ago are evidence of the last Jewish revolt
The dramatic discovery is the first-ever evidence in Lod from the Gallus Revolt, the last Jewish resistance against Roman rule, between 351 and 354 CE.
An intriguing Israel Museum exhibition looks at art, new and old, and how they bond
The exhibition is an inclusive, collaborative project with works of vastly differing dimensions and timelines, stylistic approaches, and disciplines.
Motza mosaicists: Putting an ancient Roman mosaic floor back together
Residents of a village near Jerusalem piece together an ancient Roman floor.
