Byzantine
Evidence of lost baptismal rite stage uncovered in Byzantine era church near Kinneret - study
Additional discoveries made a the site included a bronze candelabrum and marble reliquary, both the largest of their kind to ever be found in Israel.
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Excavation uncovers 1,300-year-old breads stamped with Christ the Sower
'The detector went crazy': Hoard found in Byzantine Christian center near Sea of Galilee
Gold hoard unearthed in Galilee offers glimpse of Byzantine politics, wealth
Archaeologists found 97 gold coins and jewelry in Susita, revealing life during the Sassanid invasions.
Archaeologists uncover ‘oldest nursing home' in Israel
While historical texts from the fifth and sixth centuries mention nursing homes, this is the first time a clear, physical artifact has been found that can be directly linked to them.
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old gold ring in excavation of Israeli national park
“I was amazed by the find. To my delight, I also discovered a pair of gold earrings, but the ring, with its small and unique design, really moved me," volunteer Eddie Lipsman said.
Early Byzantine chapel and complex discovered at Konuralp Ancient Theatre
Findings include mosaics, apses, and possibly a larger complex from the early Byzantine period.
New research reveals how Byzantine farmers adapted to droughts in the Negev's wine industry
“Our findings show how difficult it was to maintain agriculture in the desert and how vulnerable the system was during periods of prolonged drought," the researchers concluded.
Stunning 1,600-year-old Byzantine mosaic unveiled in Western Negev
Known as the Be’er Shema (Birsama) mosaic, it stands out as one of the most impressive ancient mosaics found in southern Israel.
Byzantine marble imports to Phoenician villages traced to Turkey, Greece
Study links marble objects from Porphyreon and Chhim to quarries in Turkey, Greece.
Byzantine monastery in Northern Negev reveals monastic life in the desert
Archaeologists uncover rare Byzantine-era structures near Beersheba, including a monastery, winepress, and burials.
Louvre acquires Lebanese collector Georges Abou Adal's 272 eastern Christian icons
Among the works is a rare set of icons from the 17th-century renewal of the Greek Patriarchate of Antioch, created by Arabic-speaking Christians in Syria, Lebanon, Aleppo, and Jerusalem.
Israeli researchers unearth unique Byzantine-era monastery near Kiryat Gat
"The mosaic discovered in Kiryat Gat is one of the most unique ever found in Israel," said Mark Avrahami, Head of Artistic Conservation at the Israel Antiquities Authority.
