Archeology
West Bank, Gaza antiquities bill raises international law concerns, legal adviser warns Knesset
The comments came as lawmakers prepared to advance the legislation on West Bank and Gaza antiquities toward final votes in the committee.
Why does Jerusalem belongs to the Jews? Because history says so - opinion
Israel digs up the West Bank – and reignites a battle over history
Rare Archimedes text resurfaces in a French museum, researchers confirm
Child inadvertently breaks ancient vase at Haifa museum
The museum, which operates under the University of Haifa, specified that the vase, probably utilized for the transportation of wine and oil, was a rarity since it had been excavated whole.
Gods and monsters: Ancient Greek wall paintings in Ashkelon to be made accessible to public
The paintings depict Greek mythological characters such as Demeter, Medusa, and nymphs and include floral decorations and images relating to nature.
Ancient lamps that may have been used by Jewish rebels unearthed in Jerusalem
Within the soil, researchers unearthed pottery lamps which can be dated to the end of the Second Temple era, with soot residue indicating the fire that burned in them.
Unveiling Jerusalem: Jodi Magness’s comprehensive archaeological journey through time
'Jerusalem through the Ages' is a wonderful survey of what became, uniquely, a holy city to three of the world’s major religions.
Victims of Pompeii volcanic eruption found with jewelry
Recent archeological discoveries have discovered an additional man and woman buried under lava in ancient Rome 2000 years ago.
Ancient Roman coins, counterfeits discovered in new archeological site in eastern Poland
The "Group of Explorers" discovered rare Roman coins, counterfeits, and artifacts in a new archaeological site in Księżpol, Poland.
Archaeologists uncover mural of ‘Westerner’ blond trader in ancient Tang dynasty tomb in China
Archaeologists in northern China uncovered a Tang dynasty tomb with well-preserved murals depicting daily life and a Sogdian trader.
Newly discovered biblical moat in Jerusalem reveals city's ancient fortifications
A 3,500-year-old trench found in Jerusalem's City of David reveals the city's northern fortification, resolving a 150-year-old debate.
Newly discovered link between Hercules, Israel suggests cultural exchange in region - study
2,800-year-old stamp in Tel Hazor connects Hercules to northern Israel, depicting a hero battling a seven-headed serpent, reflecting Levantine visual culture and myth transmission complexities
These are some of the coolest things found trapped in ice
Archaeology isn't just limited to dirt, rocks, and water. Plenty of major historical discoveries were also found trapped away in the ice.
