Archaeology
Unearthing Israel’s past: Archaeological discoveries change our understanding of history
As all these discoveries show, the land’s buried secrets have the power to transform our understanding of history, faith, and the human experience.
New Israeli technology lets archaeologists see underground without digging
Gold hoard unearthed in Galilee offers glimpse of Byzantine politics, wealth
IDF prosecutor likely to indict Col. Yarom in negligent deaths of archaeologist, soldier in Lebanon
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.
Earliest proof of Neanderthals, Homo sapiens interbreeding discovered by Israeli archaeologists
Discovered approximately 90 years ago, the fossil was reanalyzed using advanced micro-CT scanning and 3D modeling.
Archaeologists uncover ‘oldest nursing home' in Israel
While historical texts from the fifth and sixth centuries mention nursing homes, this is the first time a clear, physical artifact has been found that can be directly linked to them.
First-of-its-kind discovery: Ancient coin from Second Temple Era reveals rebel mindset
The rare bronze coin engraved in Hebrew with 'For the Redemption of Zion' was found near the southwest corner of the Temple Mount in the Jerusalem Archaeological Garden – Davidson Center.
