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
Ancient 'magic mirror' discovered in northern Israel by youth leader
Magic mirrors were used to protect against the Evil Eye in ancient times.
Trump to return ancient oil lamps to Israel
The former director of the authority, who organized the sending of the lamps, told the Journal that “Saul Fox operated transparently with the antiquities authority.”
Trump holding Israel antiquities among items at Mar-a-Lago
A large amount of other sensitive material was found at Mar-a-Lago, including government documents that Trump was allegedly not cleared to take with him when he left office.
Israeli returns 1,700-year-old anchor to Antiquities Authority after 26 years
This anchor, a rare find in the country, was recovered by a citizen named Moshe during a diving expedition off Palmahim Beach in 1996.
Israeli woman finds ancient figurine of Egyptian goddess on the beach
Amid stormy weather, a resident of Lod saw the figurine floating toward her on the waves.
Antiquities Authority calls on Israeli public to return stolen artifacts
Citizens can reach out to the IAA to determine if items are antiques and return items at one of four collection points throughout the country.
Ancient Israeli coins recovered from Jerusalem archaeology thief
The coin comes from the reign of the Hasmonean King Antigonus II Mattathias, who ruled from 40 BCE to 37 BCE. He was the last Jewish king, his death marking the end of Jewish sovereignty until 1948.
Should Israel outlaw the sale of archaeological artifacts?
A joint Zoom symposium in Jerusalem and London examines the quasi-legal business of antiquities trading in Israel.
Israel Police save unique Bar Kochba revolt coffins from grave robbers
Unique carvings were found on ossuaries in the damaged burial cave in northern Israel.
Archeologists discover receipt from time of Second Temple in Jerusalem - study
The artifact was found along the Pilgrimage Road that connects the City of David to the Temple Mount and is a snapshot of the bustling commercial life in biblical Israel.
