Biblical archaeology
Rare half-shekel coin used in biblical census count discovered by archaeologists in Judean Desert
The survey is an ongoing project by the IAA meant to protect archaeological sites in the Judean Desert from looting and unauthorized excavations.
Walking the Exodus: One woman's journey through the desert Moses crossed
A Jerusalem gem: Rediscovering the Rockefeller Museum’s treasures in Israel's capital
Ancient Pilgrimage Road leading to Temple Mount opens to public after 13 years of excavations
Hasmonean era 'first wall' section revealed at Tower of David museum excavation - interview
Israel’s Heritage Minister, Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu, called the discovery: “tangible and moving evidence of Jerusalem’s might and stature during the Hasmonean period.”
A Feast Fit for A King
Experience unlike any other. The Biblical Museum of Natural History brings Torah to life with creatures, curiosities, and an exotic dining.
Jewish concepts of 'afterlife' may be recent adaptations, study finds
In the Hebrew Bible, the term Sheol is the shadowy abode of the dead. It is often depicted as “down below,” silent, and without active praise of God.
Unearthing Israel’s past: Archaeological discoveries change our understanding of history
As all these discoveries show, the land’s buried secrets have the power to transform our understanding of history, faith, and the human experience.
New digital archive gives global access to Israel’s archaeological treasures
The Israel Antiquities Authority has launched a new database holding over three million historically significant records.
Israeli archaeologists unearth lavish 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate
The excavation revealed a magnificent mosaic floor decorated with a geometric pattern and images of fruits and vegetables, such as grapes, dates, and watermelons.
Ancient Christian settlement unearthed in Jordan, illuminating Middle East's religious past
Archaeologists uncovered the long-forgotten Byzantine settlement of Tharais.
Dead Sea Scrolls aged decades older by AI-powered discovery
“The implications are profound,” said Dr. Maruf Dhali, assistant professor of AI at Groningen and co‐author of the study.
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.
