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
2,000-year-old candle discovered by local children in Israeli Kibbutz
The candle was discovered near a site the Antiquities Authority was already excavating, meaning the discovery will also shed new light on an existing excavation.
2,200-year-old coins proving Hanukkah story of Maccabees found in Israel
The coins, dating back to the period leading up to the Maccabean revolt, were discovered in the Wadi Muraabat Caves in Nahal Darga.
Greek sling bullet from Hellenistic Period discovered in Israel
Bullet engraved with message: "Victory of Heracles and Hauronas" • Projectile may have been used during war against Hasmoneans
Rare coin from Hanukkah story villain era found in theft suspect’s home
Antiochus IV, referred to as "Evil Antiochus" in Jewish lore, is remembered as a major villain and persecutor in Jewish history, particularly the story of Hanukkah.
Solving mystery of Israel's Church of the Holy Sepulchre pillar carvings
While it may at first glance appear to be a bit of Vandal-era vandalism, the apparent graffiti shenanigans was actually a deliberate attempt by the clergy to redeem souls and honor the dead.
Israeli archaeologists reveal cache of guns Arabs used against British
The weapons cache, which included the remains of around 100 guns, will be presented at a special conference for police officers and archaeologists.
History mystery: Roman-era column base found near Hermon in Israel
The column base is enormous and Israeli archaeologists can already tell that it was something out of the ordinary, but most of the facts remain a mystery.
Cache of 44 Byzantine-era solid gold coins uncovered in Israeli nature reserve
The coins are thought to have been buried around the time of the Muslim Conquest of the Levantine Byzantine Empire in 635 AD.
Hundreds of ancient artifacts seized from home in northern Israel
About 270 ancient artifacts were found in the search, including coins from different periods and figurines of Medusa.
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.
