Archeology

Vatican ambassador visits Israel Museum’s archaeology wing

Archbishop Giorgio Lingua visited the Israel Museum's Archaeology Department, which houses various historical artifacts, including those related to the crucifixion and Jesus Christ.

VATICAN AMBASSADOR to Israel Archbishop Giorgio Lingua (center) and the delegation, together with Isaac Molcho and Yasha Grobman of the Israel Museum.
A portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821) as Emperor Napoleon 1 of France on 1 June 1815 in Paris, France. An engraving by Samuel Freeman from a painting by Paul Delaroche.

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The dramatic mountaintop site rising 650 meters above the Jordan Valley

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The exceptional treasure, a mortar dating back to around 1805, had oxidized; the shopkeeper found it among his household goods.

Hidden in Jerusalem's Old City, collector stumbles upon rare Jewish treasure from Morocco


New Neanderthal lineage discovered in France

A discovery of an isolated gene of Neanderthal DNA in France could potentially explain extinction patterns.

An exhibit shows the life of a neanderthal family in a cave in the new Neanderthal Museum in the northern town of Krapina February 25, 2010.

Rare archaeological stone seal uncovered in Jerusalem

Seal discovery with Paleo-Hebrew script uncovered from the First Temple period during a recent excavation in Jerusalem.

 The stone seal found in Jerusalem.

Archeologists uncover ancient Alemannic grave in Germany

Located within a wooden chamber, the grave was situated in a lone plot. In it, archeologists found glass and ceramic receptacles, among which was a well-preserved glass cup and a small comb. 

 The ceramics found in the grave in Gerstetten.

Siege on Masada lasted just weeks, not years, new research shows

The main account of the siege comes from the Roman-Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, who described extended anticipation as the Romans prepared to attack.

 Aerial view of the ruins of Masada, a fortress built by Herod the Great on a clifftop in the desert of what is now Israel.

Artifact confirming Jewish King David as historical figure on display in Edmond, Oklahoma

The Tel Dan Stele, a key biblical artifact, will be displayed at Herbert W. Armstrong College from September 22 to November 25.

 The victory stele discovered by Avraham Biran in 1993 in northern Israel. The inscription on the stele provided the first confirmation of King David as a historical figure.

Ancient seal with winged 'genie,' inscribed Jewish name found in Jerusalem

A 2,700-year-old seal featuring a winged figure and Hebrew script was discovered. The seal reveals the Assyrian influence during the First Temple era in Jerusalem.

The rare seal found in Jerusalem near the West Wall depicting a winged figure.

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. 

 A vase on display at the Hecht Museum, operating within the University of Haifa.

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. 

Demeter,  Greek mythology goddess, appears on the ceiling of the vaulted structure.

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.

 A preserved glass vial which was used for perfume or expensive oils.

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.

 EXCAVATION DIRECTOR Dr. Philip Wakosowicz stands in the City of David National Park, at the section of Jerusalem walls the Babylonians encountered when they destroyed the city on Tisha B’Av, over 2,600 years ago.