Jerusalem archaeology

Israel unearths 2,000-year-old section of Jerusalem aqueduct that brought water to Temple Mount

The aqueduct was part of a sophisticated ancient water system that carried spring water from the Gush Etzion area to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem through Solomon’s Pools. 

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Aerial view of the Jerusalem Lower Aqueduct uncovered near Ramat Rachel, October 11, 2026.
The Ophel archaeological site where a monumental complex housing several Second Temple-era mikvaot were uncovered by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, September 23, 2026.

Massive newly-unearthed complex may shed light on how Jewish pilgrims prepared to enter the Temple

The discovery was made during five seasons of excavations, directed by Prof. Uzi Leibner and Prof. Orit Peleg-Barkat of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Burial cave from the Second Temple period found by Border Police officers in east Jerusallem, August 24, 2026.

Border Police discover Second Temple-period burial cave during operations in eastern Jerusalem

The discovery came as part of police’s ongoing investigations into the violent clash between two feuding families in Silwan that occurred over the weekend and led to the deaths of three people.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
A rare Judean Pillar Figurine mold dating to the First Temple period found in the Tower of David, July 27, 2026.

First Temple-era figurine mold unearthed in Jerusalem's 'most significant excavation' in decades

Tower of David Museum Chief Curator Eilat Lieber said that "the discovery of the first mold for producing figurines dating to the First Temple period has generated tremendous excitement."

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Palestinian aggression against interfaith harmony at UNESCO

On April 11, the organization’s 58-member executive board will vote on the twice-a-year resolutions.

APRIL 10, 2019BySHIMON SAMUELS
UNESCO CHIEF Audrey Azoulay speaks at the Internet Governance Forum at UNESCO HQ

Ancient oaks - A visit to historic Elonei Mamre in Hebron

A visit to historic Elonei Mamre.

FEBRUARY 21, 2019ByBEN BRESKY
Mamre is mentioned in the Bible as the site where Abraham and Sarah pitched their tent and were visited by three angels.

Israeli archaeology uncovers 500,000 years of history

University of Haifa and Stanford University researchers discovered the earliest evidence of alcohol production, from 13,000 years ago, in the Rakefet Cave in the Carmel.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018ByTAMARA ZIEVE
Prof. Danny Rosenberg, of the Zinman Institute of Archaeology at the University of Haifa, holds the ancient vessel.

Over 2000 years later: Ancient gold earring discovered in City of David

The earring features a horned animal dating back to the early Hellenistic period.

AUGUST 8, 2018ByTAMARA ZIEVE
The Hellenistic-era earring unearthed near Jerusalem's Old City on August 8, 2018

Earliest evidence of ancient blood vengeance discovered in Jerusalem hills

A thousand-year-old skull tells a terrible story.

MAY 16, 2018ByARIANE MANDELL
Prof. Boaz Zissu Dr. Yossi Nagar and Dr. Haim Cohen with the skull

Researchers believe they dug up 2,700-year-old seal of doomsday prophet Isaiah

The 2,700-year-old clay relic was found at the foot of the southern wall of Temple Mount.

FEBRUARY 22, 2018ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD
The 2,700-year-old clay seal impression which potentially belonged to the biblical prophet Isaiah.

Seal from First Temple Period found at Kotel supports biblical accounts

The new find supports the biblical rendering of the existence of a governor of Jerusalem 2,700 years ago, says archeologist.

JANUARY 1, 2018ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD
The clay sealing from the First Temple Period.

Archeology in Israel as a political weapon

Emek Shaveh’s Mizrachi: When you control the past, you control the present and the future.

DECEMBER 4, 2017ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD
Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) archaeologist Eli Shukron shows an ancient seal, at an archaeological site known as the City of David in Jerusalem December 25, 2011.

Jerusalem's newest ancient site: The Pilgrims’ Ascent

Controversy, politics, doubts fade away underground, as the astounding treasure of our history is revealed.

NOVEMBER 22, 2017ByBARBARA SOFER
TOURISTS VISIT Jerusalem’s ancient Shiloah (Siloam) pool, the place where pilgrims would immerse before ascending to the Temple Mount.

Police arrest 5 in $20 million black market antiquities, tax fraud sting

Rare antiquities, NIS 800,000 in cash, and luxury cars were seized from east Jerusalem suspects’ homes and businesses.

JULY 30, 2017ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD
Artifacts seized in the July 30th antiquities raid.