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
Ancient Israeli coins recovered from Jerusalem archaeology thief
The coin comes from the reign of the Hasmonean King Antigonus II Mattathias, who ruled from 40 BCE to 37 BCE. He was the last Jewish king, his death marking the end of Jewish sovereignty until 1948.
Police seize stolen bricks imprinted with 10th Roman Legion symbols
‘They took a piece of history from us,’ bemoaned Israel Antiquities Authority
Samson's tomb: Appearance of a ghost and a familial journey
Samson, a biblical golem, ended up killing himself, with the Philistines, when he pulled the temple in Gaza down on them. But somehow, his tribe members brought his body up here for burial.
Archeologists discover receipt from time of Second Temple in Jerusalem - study
The artifact was found along the Pilgrimage Road that connects the City of David to the Temple Mount and is a snapshot of the bustling commercial life in biblical Israel.
Ancient tablet found on Mount Ebal predates known Hebrew inscriptions
‘You are cursed by the God’: Israeli-European team of scientists performed X-ray tomographic measurements with different scanning parameters to reveal the hidden text.
Buddha statue uncovered in Egypt's Red Sea reveals ancient trade route
This discovery also showed that Egypt was a gateway between the East and the Roman Empire.
Mummies reveal children in ancient Egypt were largely anemic - study
Children in ancient Egypt suffered from anemia and thalassemia according to CT scans.
Archaeologists finds link between Israel, Kingdom of Sheba - study
What was the link between King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba besides her testing his wisdom? A new Israeli study sheds light.
Davidson Center in Jerusalem Archaeological Park reopens with brand-new modernized experience
The Davidson Center will feature several ancient artifacts, dating back to the First Temple Period 2,700 years ago
Israel Antiquities Authority must rein in enthusiasm before its next find - editorial
The Israel Antiquities Authority must curb its enthusiasm and double and triple check its archaeological findings before publication
