Excavations
Authorities seize thousands of stolen artifacts in raid on antiquities smuggler's home in West Bank
Trading in antiquities without a permit and searching for antiquities without a license using a metal detector are all criminal offenses under Israeli law.
Rodent infestation rises in Gaza border communities, hundreds of traps set out
Coming full circle: Luxury watch belonging to Chabad rebbes found by hasidic children in Lyubavichi
Rare, intact ancient Roman burial unearthed during excavations in eastern Croatia - report
Three Roman-Era mansions found on Tralleis’ ancient shopping street
"We understood that metal production was carried out in the 4th and 5th centuries AD," says Prof. dr. Çekilmez.
Only the third of its kind: Early Bronze Age gold brooch from 2,500 BCE changes Troy’s story
The 4,500-year-old ring brooch, the best preserved of three worldwide, conclusively dates Troy II to about 2500 BCE and will soon be displayed at the Troy Museum.
Bible Scenes of Abraham and Isaac revealed after church’s 16-year restoration
Restored wall paintings now show Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac and scenes of the devil’s defeat, protected under a new roof.
'The detector went crazy': Hoard found in Byzantine Christian center near Sea of Galilee
Dr. Michael Eisenberg said this is one of Israel’s main Byzantine treasures, unique for its mix of jewelry and gold coins from various emperors.
Thirty-year quest unearths Clan MacDonald castle that defied Scottish and English crowns
The Lords of the Isles turned Finlaggan into a power base, controlling the Hebrides, Argyll, and parts of the northwest Highlands.
Sunken Ptolemaic harbor near Alexandria revives hunt for Cleopatra's lost tomb
“After 2,000 years, no one has ever been there. We are the first,” said archaeologist Kathleen Martinez, citing the harbor’s link to Taposiris Magna as a decisive clue.
Ongoing excavations reveal rich history of Assos, ancient Hellenistic city
The 12-month dig will probe the ksenodokhion, acropolis castle phases, and the early ottoman bath’s missing cistern.
Egypt discovers copper workshop, admin buildings, and observation points at Wadi al-Nasb
Excavations revealed architectural and industrial evidence confirming continuous Egyptian mining activity at Wadi al-Nasb from the Old Kingdom through the Late Period, officials said.
‘Good fortunes’: 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate with mosaics unearthed in Kafr Qasim, Israel
Archaeologists uncover a vast Byzantine-era agricultural villa with intricate mosaics, oil press, and ritual bath in central Israel.
Hidden for millennia, this 3D mural is unlike anything seen in Peruvian archaeology
The six-meter-long mural was part of a temple atrium and showcases rare decorative techniques from over 3,000 years ago.
