Israel Antiquities Authority
Israel's antiquities watchdog tracks stolen history from Jerusalem dealers to US museums
Israel’s antiquities watchdog is battling black-market theft, forgery, and a global trade that strips history of its story
From dust to data: How technology is transforming Israeli archaeology
'Heritage as a weapon': How West Bank digs became a tool of dispossession - opinion
Ancient sites, modern stakes: The fight to own the West Bank's past - from the editor
Security forces thwart illegal antiquity trade in West Bank
About 270 ancient artifacts were found in the search, including gold, silver and bronze coins from different periods.
Israel Antiquities Authority must rein in enthusiasm before its next find - editorial
The Israel Antiquities Authority must curb its enthusiasm and double and triple check its archaeological findings before publication
Israel artifact bearing name of King Darius the Great revealed to be fake
The forged "artifact" was discovered earlier this week after a foreign researcher left it behind at the excavation site last summer.
Inscription bearing Persian King Darius the Great's name discovered in Israel
Darius the Great is the father of King Ahasuerus, also known as the biblical Achashverosh from the story of Purim • Discovery was made by the international media adviser to President Isaac Herzog
Israeli family discovers ancient Byzantine relic on Shabbat walk
According to a release from the Israel Antiquities Authority, the family noticed a small clay face in the ground, which appeared to be looking up at them.
Israel to excavate City of David's historical Pool of Siloam
The Pool of Siloam was part of Jerusalem's water system during the time of the Temple and the reign of King Hezekiah.
2,000-year-old candle discovered by local children in Israeli Kibbutz
The candle was discovered near a site the Antiquities Authority was already excavating, meaning the discovery will also shed new light on an existing excavation.
2,200-year-old coins proving Hanukkah story of Maccabees found in Israel
The coins, dating back to the period leading up to the Maccabean revolt, were discovered in the Wadi Muraabat Caves in Nahal Darga.
Greek sling bullet from Hellenistic Period discovered in Israel
Bullet engraved with message: "Victory of Heracles and Hauronas" • Projectile may have been used during war against Hasmoneans
Rare coin from Hanukkah story villain era found in theft suspect’s home
Antiochus IV, referred to as "Evil Antiochus" in Jewish lore, is remembered as a major villain and persecutor in Jewish history, particularly the story of Hanukkah.
