Israel Antiquities Authority
Rare half-shekel coin used in biblical census count discovered by archaeologists in Judean Desert
The survey is an ongoing project by the IAA meant to protect archaeological sites in the Judean Desert from looting and unauthorized excavations.
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
Stone seal from biblical Kingdom of Judea discovered during construction in northern Israel
Reservists find perfectly preserved, 1,500-year-old oil lamp
Reservists discover a perfectly-preserved, 1,500-year-old pottery oil candle in IDF staging area.
Oldest ceramic rooftiles ever found in the Land of Israel
Ceramic tiles brought here at the time of the Greek Seleucid king Antiochus IV – of the Hanukkah story – have been discovered in the City of David.
Israel's museums enact war protocol to protect most precious treasures
"You really have to choose the finest or the most fragile artifacts," a museum worker said.
Unearthing tragedy: Archaeologists search for remnants of Hamas victims
Amidst the chaos of ash, twisted wire, and blackened timber, Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologists hope to find a remnant of those who perished on October 7.
Israel unearths ancient Greek tomb, rare bronze mirror in Jerusalem
The burial cave is rare evidence of the Hellenistic period in the Jerusalem area. It was discovered on a rocky slope not far from Kibbutz Ramat Raḥel.
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.
Steps where Jesus said to heal a blind man unearthed in Jerusalem
The discovery was made by archaeologists during excavation work on the Pool of Siloam. Approximately eight steps were unearthed.
First Temple-era channels in Jerusalem stump Israeli archaeologists
Archaeologists assume two canal systems found near Temple Mount and the City of David were used as part of a production facility.
Western Wall stones undergo inspection before Rosh Hashanah
This check is conducted annually around Rosh Hashanah and Passover, to make sure that Western Wall prayer does not pose a safety risk to anyone.
Israeli archeologists find 'most ancient gate' discovered in Holy Land
Experts are saying that this is the most ancient city gate discovered in the State of Israel.
