Israel archeology
Israeli archaeologists launch project to trace origins of ancient pottery
The project, launched by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), aims to trace the origin of thousands of ceramic vessels even when the kilns where they were fired have long vanished.
Israeli archaeologists uncover remains of dramatic mountaintop royal palace
Map reveals dozens of ancient quarries hidden beneath modern Jerusalem
Figurine unearthed near Sea of Galilee reveals earliest human–animal connection
Artifacts used for ancient magic rituals discovered on road from Egypt to Mecca
Artifacts that may have been used for popular magic rituals about 400 years ago, were discovered along the ancient Darb al-Hajj route that led from Egypt to Mecca.
Scientists uncover evidence of tsunami in ancient Israel
Understanding how previous tsunamis affected the coastline can help us plan for future tsunamis.
Israeli family discovers ancient Byzantine relic on Shabbat walk
According to a release from the Israel Antiquities Authority, the family noticed a small clay face in the ground, which appeared to be looking up at them.
Ancient sarcophagus found in Samaria after attempted robbery
Security forces caught the thieves and discovered that they had uncovered thousand-year-old sarcophagi in their attempt to rob the site.
Archaeologists find ancient ostrich eggs, fire pit in Israel's Negev
According to Lauren Davis, the Israel Antiquities Authority excavation director, the site "was used by the desert nomads since prehistoric times."
2,000-year-old candle discovered by local children in Israeli Kibbutz
The candle was discovered near a site the Antiquities Authority was already excavating, meaning the discovery will also shed new light on an existing excavation.
Earliest evidence of cotton fibers found in Jordan Valley
The cotton fibers probably arrived at Tel Tsaf from the Indus Valley region that is present-day Pakistan thousands of kilometers away.
Silver coins found near Temple Mount prove Jewish history of Israel
“This is the third coin of this type found in excavations in Jerusalem, and one of the few ever found in archeological excavations,” said the researchers.
Greek sling bullet from Hellenistic Period discovered in Israel
Bullet engraved with message: "Victory of Heracles and Hauronas" • Projectile may have been used during war against Hasmoneans
Rare coin from Hanukkah story villain era found in theft suspect’s home
Antiochus IV, referred to as "Evil Antiochus" in Jewish lore, is remembered as a major villain and persecutor in Jewish history, particularly the story of Hanukkah.
