Archeology
Italy discovers basilica design by ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, 'father of architecture'
"It is a sensational finding ... something that our grandchildren will be talking about," Italian Culture Minister Alessandro Giuli told a press conference.
Digital scans unveil new love notes and sketches on ancient Pompeii wall
Antiquities robbers caught digging in ancient Roman burial cave in Galilee
Scientists recover genome from woolly rhino eaten by Ice Age wolf puppy - study
Negev grape revival brings ancient vineyards back to life
This is an archaeological-tourism initiative led by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, taking place as part of the Heritage Seeds Vineyard project in southern Israel.
Theft of 3,000-year-old gold bracelet theft sparks outrage in Egypt
The bracelet was sold for around $4,000 before being melted down.
Ancient human skull discovered in Greece rewrites human evolutionary timeline
Researchers from France, China, the UK, and Greece revealed that the Petralona cranium is at least 286,000 years old, placing it firmly in the Middle Pleistocene era.
Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient Mediterranean wine culture
According to a new study, the sages "sought ways to allow Jewish farmers to remain part of the wine industry without compromising Halacha.”
IAA reveals how Israel's archaeologists helped locate missing persons post-Oct. 7
The exhibition, opening to the public on August 6, will be held at The Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel in Givat Ram, Jerusalem.
Israel Antiquities Authority unveils harrowing October 7 exhibition: 'Rising from the Ashes'
The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced the opening of its new exhibit detailing the October 7 massacre from the perspective of archeologists who assisted in bringing closure after the attack.
Ancient seal discovered in Temple Mount soil may link to King Josiah's era
Based on the writing style, the sealing dates to the late First Temple period, approximately the late-7th to early-6th century BCE.
Did Neanderthals have 'family recipes'? Study suggests butchery practices in ancient groups
Their meticulous examination of cut-marks on the remains of animal prey revealed patterns that cannot be explained by differences in skill, resources, or available tools at each site.
Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes
Archaeologists unveil Peñico, a city that thrived 3,500 years ago, linking Pacific coast cultures with those in the Amazon.
How Israel safeguards archaeological treasures amid Iranian attacks
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Museum staff members across Israeli institutions face the challenge of protecting some of the most important artifacts of humankind.
