Antiquities
'Nothing quite like it': UK Treasure Act names Roman carriage ornament Essex's first 'treasure'
According to the Act, archaeological finds can be given the status of Treasure if they are deemed to be of historical, archaeological, or cultural importance.
Netherlands returns 3,500-year-old sculpture stolen from Egypt during Arab Spring
Antiquities robbers caught digging in ancient Roman burial cave in Galilee
Ancient 5,000-year-old wine press and Canaanite ritual vessels found near Tel Megiddo
Three arrested, suspected of stealing antiquities from Tel Megiddo
Police discovered a metal detector and excavation equipment in the suspects' vehicle, and reported locating signs indicating digging nearby.
2,600-year-old Phoenician winery discovered on Lebanese coast
The site itself was well-preserved, offering a window into the past, showing exactly how the ancient Phoenicians cultivated and traded wine in antiquity.
Grape pits show how ancient Christian villages in the Negev rose and fell
The question of how agriculture was practiced in antiquity in an arid place that still presents challenges today has intrigued scholars for years.
1967 Jordanian weapons found in archaeological dig by Western Wall
The ammunition stash (known as a “slick”) included ten full magazines of Bern light machinegun, full clip chargers and two bayonets of a British Lee Enfield rifle.
Unpacking and packing the Passover dishes
When I contemplated giving away the dishes and glassware that I’d cherished and added to for more than half a century, I realized I couldn’t do it.
1,500-year-old Greek inscription uncovered by 13-year-old in Caesarea
"I immediately recognized that it was something ancient," the seventh-grader from Caesarea said.
Trove of 1,200-year-old ‘Arabian Nights’ gold coins uncovered in Israel
A jug full of rare 1,200-year-old gold coins was discovered in an excavation in Yavneh just ahead of Hanukkah, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced.
Twenty intact sarcophagi discovered in Egypt
The human-shaped coffins are well preserved and their external decorations and colors are in good condition, “as the ancient Egyptians left them.”
2,600-year-old Hebrew seal found near Western Wall
According to the City of David Foundation, there are three people with the name Adoniyahu in the Bible, the most famous being King David’s son.
Tutankhamen head fetches millions at UK auction despite Egypt's protests
"We are against our heritage and valuable items (being) sold like vegetables and fruit," said an Egyptian graphic designer protesting outside Christie's.
