Israel Antiquities Authority
Police forced into shelter with two suspects arrested for antiquities theft amid sirens
The suspects excavation equipment has been seized, and the investigation is ongoing.
Rare half-shekel coin used in biblical census count discovered by archaeologists in Judean Desert
University of Haifa student discovers 12th century Crusader sword off of Israel’s northern coast
Second Temple workshop found on Israel's Mount Scopus during investigation into antiquities thieves
Israeli archeologists discover 'once-in-a-lifetime find' of ancient pottery under beach
The burial cave in Israel from the Late Bronze Age, the time of Pharaoh Ramses II – possibly from the story of the Exodus from Egypt - contained dozens of intact objects.
Prehistoric elephant tusk found in kibbutz in southern Israel
The half-a-million-year-old complete tusk was discovered during a two-week excavation project aptly named "Operation Elephant."
Biblical Hannah's final resting place possibly found in 1,500-year-old convent
The convent was first discovered by Dr. Uzi Dahari and Dr. Yehiel Zelinger of the Israel Antiquities Authority in the early 2000s, but it was eventually re-buried for its own protection.
1,877-year-old bronze Roman coin discovered on Israeli beach
The coin was minted in Alexandria, Egypt, in the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius and contains the image of the Cancer zodiac sign and the moon goddess Luna.
Journal receives award for bringing research in Israel to Arabic readers
“We are the bridge that connects between Israel and the Arabic world through archaeology,” Dr. Walid Atrash said.
An ancient Jewish curse to keep grave robbers away revealed on tomb
A convert to Judaism warned away tomb raiders by vowing to curse anybody who would dare to open his grave.
‘Archeology helps us interpret the Bible and vice versa’
Curatorial officer at Museum of the Bible: "Archeology is a puzzle."
Israel to move prison sitting atop earliest mosaic dedicated to Jesus
“This structure is interpreted as the oldest Christian prayer house in the world."
Intact early Bronze Age jug found by American tourist in Judean Desert
Caves have been excavated for decades in the area where Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
Ancient magical bowls discovered in Jerusalem home, says IAA
1,500-year-old ‘incantation bowls’ were among hundreds of items found, believed to be intended for the illegal antiquities trade.
