Antiquities
Stone stele depicting Roman emperor, Egyptian gods found near Karnak temple site in Luxor
The stele was discovered during the three-year-long restoration efforts of a gateway from the time of Ramesses III in Karnak.
Palestinian Authority accelerates heritage campaign as West Bank tensions rise
Police forced into shelter with two suspects arrested for antiquities theft amid sirens
Archaeologists pinpoint Alexander the Great's lost Alexandria on the Tigris in Iraq
Egyptian archaeological mission unearths largest-ever bronze statues cachette in Saqqara
The collection also included over 200 painted wooden sarcophagi, and a variety of other antiquities.
Antiquities thieves in Turkey caught trying to sell ancient marble bathtub
Made entirely from marble, the tub is the only one of its kind found in Turkey
Israel to move prison sitting atop earliest mosaic dedicated to Jesus
“This structure is interpreted as the oldest Christian prayer house in the world."
Michael Steinhardt’s looted antiquities coming back to Israel
Repatriated antiquities valued at $5 million date back to 7000 BCE, include gold masks, carved ivory head and death Masks.
Thousands of ancient artifacts seized, 52 people arrested in int'l operation
91 gold coins worth half a million euros were among the antiquities snagged in an operation involving 28 countries across the world.
Ancient statue from 4th millennium BCE on display for first time
The unique life-sized “The Lord of the Desert” stone stele was discovered during the taking of inventory at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem
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.
Thousands of rare antiquities recovered in unique pre-dawn raid
Complex months-long joint operation leads to arrest of antiquities thief
Tel Aviv antique market sells Nazi memorabilia from the Holocaust
Items ranging from World War II-era SS memberships cards to swastika pins were found in one of the stands at Tel Aviv's Vintage Market in Givon Square.
Authorities believe looted Bar Kochba artifacts were Roman army spoils
Among the findings are typical Roman cult artifacts decorated with figures and pagan symbols, which prove that they were likely the original property of Roman soldiers.
