Biblical archaeology
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
Jewish concepts of 'afterlife' may be recent adaptations, study finds
Unearthing Israel’s past: Archaeological discoveries change our understanding of history
Israel targets US Christians in biblical excavations tourist plan
A tourist initiative launched by the Tourism Ministry will see Christian tourists take part in archaeological excavations across Israel.
Have archaeologists found the home of St. Peter? - study
While the location of the Biblical Bethsaida is still debated, archaeologists believe this new find may help settle the debate.
First archaeological dig begins at site believed to be Joshua's tomb
Khirbet Tibnah is located on a hill in the southwest of the Samaria region, east of Shoham near Halamish. The site was populated from the Bronze Age until the beginning of the Ottoman period.
Ancient mosaics of biblical heroines found in lower Galilee
These are the earliest known depictions of Jael and Deborah, in the Book of Judges, to have been discovered.
Ancient city in Iraq emerges from reservoir drained due to climate change
Kurdish and German archaeologists resumed excavations of an ancient city that had been previously submerged under the waters of the Mosul Dam reservoir.
Thousands of illegal archaeological artifacts found with antiquities dealer
In one of the most significant raids in recent times, the IAA seized stolen coins from the Bar Kochba Revolt, the Persian Period, the Second Temple Period and the reign of the Hasmoneans.
The Ebal Amulet – the oldest Israelite text ever found
It was as if I had been finding, and putting together the pieces of a large, difficult jigsaw puzzle – pieces that came from ancient history, archaeology, geography and biblical textual analysis.
Ceramic vessels from Jerusalem may have been ancient grenades - study
The residue of explosive material in the findings from 11th-12 century Jerusalem indicates that it may have been locally made.
Menorah graffiti: Carving on Ephesus Celsus Library stairs an enigma
The menorah became employed as a Jewish symbol sometime in the 3rd century, so far three have been found in ancient Ephesus which had a flourishing Jewish community.
'You cannot curse what God has blessed'
Opinion: Discovery of “cursed tablet” is warning to antisemites
