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. 

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

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

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


Evidence of Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem unearthed in City of David

"These findings depict the affluence and character of the Judean Kingdom and are mesmerizing proof of the city’s demise at the hands of the Babylonians."

AN AERIAL view of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Students unearth rare 900-year-old jewelry collection in Modiin excavation

Silver and bronze bracelets, rings and earrings uncovered near ancient Crusader tower.

The Titora excavation site in Modi'in

Advanced imaging reveals rare Hebrew inscription from First Temple period

TAU researchers discover antiquity on back of pottery shard long on display at Israel Museum.

THE DISCOVERY from Tel Arad that was uncovered by researchers from Tel Aviv University

Sophisticated Ottoman-era water well and reservoir unearthed near Beit Shemesh

The wells were strategically placed along the ancient artery to provide water for inhabitants of the numerous villages located adjacent to it, according to the IAA.

Israel Antiquities Authority guide Naftali Aizik and apprentice Faran Assaf Ramati work in the well

WHERE WHITE IS BLACK AND BLACK IS WHITE

The Jerusalem Post

Massive archaeological discovery near Egypt's Valley of the Kings

Egyptian archaeologists unearthed the tomb of the nobleman from more than 3,000 years ago, the latest in a series of major discoveries of ancient relics.

An Egyptian archaeologist documents the content of the tomb of Userhat, a judge from the New Kingdom at the Dra Abu-el Naga necropolis near the Nile city of Luxor, south of Cairo.

Temple Mount Sifting Project finds finger from ancient Egyptian statue

The statue fragment was probably made in the Egyptian art style common during the Late Bronze Age, approximately 3,500 years ago.

Stone finger from ancient Egyptian statue , uncovered in Jerusalem

Religious legends

A tour of Jerusalem reveals a city where sacred sites overlap.

Kidron Valley

Archaeologists unearth ancient copper-smelting site dating to King David

Findings from 10th century BC may provide evidence of biblical battle in Kingdom of Edom

The Timna excavation site.

An archeological mystery and the search for King David

Is Khirbet Qeiyafa the lost biblical city of Shaaraim? And did it have a shrine modeled after Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem?

Khirbet Qeiyafa