Archaeology
Open House: A behind-the-scenes look at Jerusalem
There are 164 tours to prominent buildings, public institutions, private homes, and quaint hideaways nestled in obscure spots around town unbeknownst to the majority of us.
Rare Assyrian inscription unearthed near Temple Mount reveals communication with the King of Judah
Enigmatic Jurassic reptile looks like a mix of snake and lizard
Unearthing Israel’s past: Archaeological discoveries change our understanding of history
New Israeli technology lets archaeologists see underground without digging
Using muon detectors, the team produced detailed images of underground features, including tunnels and cisterns, based on how soil absorbs cosmic radiation.
Gold hoard unearthed in Galilee offers glimpse of Byzantine politics, wealth
Archaeologists found 97 gold coins and jewelry in Susita, revealing life during the Sassanid invasions.
IDF prosecutor likely to indict Col. Yarom in negligent deaths of archaeologist, soldier in Lebanon
“I share in the families’ grief, embrace them, and wish the wounded a swift recovery,” Yarom wrote.
New digital archive gives global access to Israel’s archaeological treasures
The Israel Antiquities Authority has launched a new database holding over three million historically significant records.
Iron Age olive oil center in Beit Aryeh shows Israelite kingdom’s economic power in Samaria
A study published in the Israel Antiquities Authority's latest volume found that olive oil production was a key economic engine for the ancient Kingdom of Israel.
LiDAR-found “Lost Cities” May Never Have Been Lost at All, Scholars Warn
A wave of archaeological discoveries hailed as ‘lost cities found’ may reveal less about the ancient world than about how modern information circulation.
Israeli archaeologists unearth lavish 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate
The excavation revealed a magnificent mosaic floor decorated with a geometric pattern and images of fruits and vegetables, such as grapes, dates, and watermelons.
Ancient innovation uncovered: Some of the oldest lamp wicks in history found in Israel
The wicks, preserved in unusual circumstances, are a remarkable discovery given the moist Mediterranean climate, which typically causes organic materials to decompose.
The Lod Mosaic: A rare peace of ancient Rome on display in Israel
The main figures in this impressive piece of art shows the beauty in the natural world with depictions of birds, mammal, fish, plants, and flowers.
Silver used as form of currency in Land of Israel 3,600 years ago - study
For years, researchers had discovered dozens of silver hoards in Israel from the Bronze and Iron Ages, but they were often thought to be raw metal, jeweler's scraps, or foundation deposits.
Rare gold coin depicting Egyptian queen unearthed in Jerusalem
Discovered in the Givati parking lot of Jerusalem, the coin was minted for Queen Berenice II, wife of the Hellenistic ruler Ptolemy III of Egypt.
