Israel Antiquities Authority
Heritage Minister taps INEXTG CEO Esther Shreiber for next IAA director, first woman in role
Her appointment will soon be submitted for approval by the IAA’s council and the government.
US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation
Knesset advances in first reading bill to form Israeli antiquities authority in West Bank
Eight-year-old boy visiting Ramon Crater finds over 1,700-year-old statue fragment hidden in rocks
Ancient arrowheads in the Negev reveal human trafficking caravans from 2,500 years ago
Located near Tlalim Junction, the excavation site has revealed dozens of tombs containing a rich variety of artifacts.
Benyamin Storchan: An archaeologist who really digs Israel
While fully employed at the IAA, he earned a master’s degree at Bar-Ilan University and is now a doctoral candidate at Ben-Gurion University.
Archaeologists discovered a unique structure in the City of David
The team believes that the structure was in use until the 8th century BCE, the middle of the period when the Kings of Judah ruled.
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.
Ten-year-old boy finds 100-year-old golden cross medallion in Jerusalem
“This cross medallion is not considered an antiquity by law as it is ‘only’ 100-200 hundred years old or so, but it is a unique object," said Dr Re'em of IAA.
A Ming mystery: Earliest known Chinese inscription in Israel discovered in Jerusalem
While ancient Chinese porcelain has been found in Israel before, this is the first discovery featuring actual Chinese inscription.
Girl finds 3,500-year-old Egyptian scarab amulet during family trip in Hod Hasharon
After looking online, the family realized the importance of the object and contacted the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Anatolia's gladiators: Ancient stelae offer new insights into their complex lives
Grave stelae found in the provinces of Anatolia are a main source of information about Roman gladiators.
Recent excavations reveal King Sennacherib's military impact on the economy of the Kingdom of Judah
Excavations in Jerusalem revealed that Sennacherib’s 701 BCE military campaign impacted Judah's economy, uncovering administrative changes under King Hezekiah.
Gods and monsters: Ancient Greek wall paintings in Ashkelon to be made accessible to public
The paintings depict Greek mythological characters such as Demeter, Medusa, and nymphs and include floral decorations and images relating to nature.
