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
Negev trash mounds reveal secrets of ancient agriculture
The study explores how the detailed study of trash can lead to wide-ranging conclusions about the economic and agricultural life of a community.
Unique archaeological findings displayed in a Nazareth hotel
The hotel, located near the Annunciation Church at the heart of the city, has been previously used as a garage for buses owned by the Afifi family who runs the Nazareth Transport and Tourism company.
A 12th century Canaanite fortress excavated near Gal On opens to public
It is likely that the fortress was build some 3,200 years ago to protect the local Caanites inhabitants from foreign incursions, possibly from the Philistines.
Chemical ‘time-machine’ to tie Israel’s ancient people with modern land
“Israel has many archaeological sites which are really important for understanding human evolution."
Jerusalem vs. Tel Aviv and the battle over Israel’s biblical archaeology
"Some think that the history of Israel should be written only by relying on sources outside the Bible."
Innovative app brings biblical history together with modern information
A user can tap a location to bring up pictures, more information and current events taking place in the area.
What do animal remains tell us about biblical Abel Beth Maacah?
Today, Tel Hazor and Tel Abel Beth Maacah represent major archaeological sites offering many insights on the ancient history of Israel.
How new technologies are unraveling the Dead Sea Scrolls' secrets
Many of the scrolls have deteriorated to the point that their contents are no longer visible to the naked eye, but new advancements are bringing the texts to life.
Ancient coin tied to Jewish rebellion against Romans found in Jerusalem
Out of 22,000 ancient coins found in the Old City, only four can be traced back to Bar Kochba rebellion.
2,000-year-old Roman ‘ketchup factory’ uncovered in Askhelon
“This is a rare find in our region and very few installations of this kind have been found in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ancient sources even refer to the production of Jewish garum."
