Archaeology
Human hand outline may be oldest rock art in the world, researchers say
The 67,800-year-old reddish-colored stenciled image has become faded over time and is barely visible on a cave wall, but nonetheless embodies an early achievement of human creativity.
Fossils found in Moroccan cave may be a close Homo sapiens ancestor
'Grandpa, look what we found': Huckabee family uncovers ancient coins in West Bank caves
Roman-era necropolis, ancient workshops unearthed in Egypt’s western Nile Delta
Shavuot's mystical incident: Uncovering the secrets of King David’s Tomb
“We have conclusive evidence that Kings David, King Solomon, and King Hezkiyahu are all buried on Har Zion,” one rabbi told The Jerusalem Post.
'When the Stones Speak': Biblical archaeology in the City of David - review
Irrefutable archaeological evidence of Jewish history in Jerusalem annuls UNESCO’s 2016 ruling.
1,500-year-old figurines found in Negev point to early Christians in southern Israel
Experts say that the figurines prove that a Christian community lived in southern Israel nearly 1,000 years ago.
Ancient road connecting ancient Mikveh to Temple unveiled by archaeologists
Orenstein emphasized that excavations like that of the Pilgrimage Road put biblical stories into historical context.
What’s in a name? Diving into the ancient names of biblical Israel
Ancient name data reveals Israel was more diverse than Judah, offering new insight into biblical-era societies through a modern statistical lens.
Cats, dogs, and dung beetles: Discovering the animal world of ancient Egypt
Pharaoh’s Animal Kingdom, a new exhibition for children at the Israel Museum, explores the relationship between animals and Egyptian culture through hieroglyphs, gods, and amulets
Centuries-old Danish slave shipwrecks discovered off Costa Rica’s coast
“This is one of the most dramatic events in Denmark’s maritime history — and now we know where it happened,” said marine archaeologist Andreas Kallmeyer Bloch.
Rare menorah capital found near Jerusalem to be unveiled on Independence Day
This stone capital is considered one-of-a-kind and has not been found anywhere else in the world, according to the IAA.
Tel Shikmona reveals evidence of ancient purple dye production
The chemicals in the dye were made from snail mucus.
Police find ancient treasures, weapons in Dimona antiquities probe
A Dimona resident was detained for questioning after the search uncovered not only the archaeological treasures but also a cache of weapons, ammunition, and currency.
