Biblical archaeology
New AI-powered research project aims to uncover the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Research methods will include state-of-the-art chemical, artificial intelligence, paleographical, and codicological analysis of approximately 250 samples of the scrolls from the IAA's collection.
Ancient stone at Tel Eton may provide new proof of King Hezekiah’s religious reform, study suggests
Ancient jars unearthed at biblical Shiloh days before annual wine festival
Persian-era mass grave of children found during excavations in Israel’s Tel Azekah - study
Israel Archaeological Proof: Bringing proof of ancient Jewish settlement in Israel
Newly updated website provides proof of Jewish settlement in Israel from the biblical period onward.
Rediscovering ancient luxury: A 3,800-year-old scarlet textile unveiled in the Judean desert
Scarlet, alongside royal blue (Tekhelet) and purple (Argaman), was revered in the ancient world for its rarity and expense.
Teen discovers 1800-year-old ring engraved with goddess Athena on Mount Carmel
The artifact was examined with the assistance of Prof. Shua Amorai-Stark, an expert on ancient rings and amulets from the Kaye Academic College.
Palestinian destruction of Jewish archaeological sites must be halted - opinion
Preservation and protection is a necessity so that something of biblical heritage remains for future generations. So that the land of the Bible is not erased by Palestinian aggression and denialism.
Lost Assyrian camp uncovered: Could it prove the biblical siege of Jerusalem?
Stephen Compton, an expert in Near Eastern archaeology, used modern mapping techniques to identify the remains of what he believes to be ancient Assyrian military camps dating back to around 700 B.C.
Israeli researchers map out timeline of ancient Jerusalem
Despite the reams of writings about Jerusalem, studying its Iron Age has proven challenging in terms of absolute chronology.
What did biblical prophets say about the solar eclipse
This solar eclipse, while a marvel of modern astronomy, also beckons us to ponder the universe's mysteries and our place within it, as generations before us have.
Rare coin from the Bar Kochba Revolt discovered in Judean Desert
Since 2017, a team of archaeologists from the IAA’s Prevention of Archaeological Theft unit has been systematically surveying the Judean Desert to reach valuable finds before the antiquity looters.
Plant, fruit analysis from Goliath's biblical city sheds light on Philistine rituals
In the systematic excavation project of the temple area in the lower city of Gath, a team from Bar-Ilan University has overseen the reconstruction of the plants used in Philistine rituals.
Ancient warfare meets modern tech: 7,000-year-old sling stones unveiled in Singapore
These artifacts highlight the early sophistication of combat strategies and connect the dots between the dawn of warfare and today's advanced defense mechanisms.
