Israel archeology
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.
Discovery off Israel’s coast reveals earliest known 2,600-year-old shipment of raw iron
Israel digs up the West Bank – and reignites a battle over history
Israeli archaeologists launch project to trace origins of ancient pottery
Dead Sea Scrolls scholar flushes out mystery
How did Jews in the land of Israel use the toilet some 2,000 years ago? The legendary Dead Sea Scrolls offer some answers.
7+3 top Israel stories from Israel's 73rd year
Check out this recap of the 10 articles readers found most interesting, heart-warming, and astounding this year.
Historic Judean archeological discoveries a 'wake-up call'
Judean treasure: IAA director calls historic finds ‘a wake-up call’
Negev trash mounds reveal secrets of ancient agriculture
The study explores how the detailed study of trash can lead to wide-ranging conclusions about the economic and agricultural life of a community.
Unique archaeological findings displayed in a Nazareth hotel
The hotel, located near the Annunciation Church at the heart of the city, has been previously used as a garage for buses owned by the Afifi family who runs the Nazareth Transport and Tourism company.
A 12th century Canaanite fortress excavated near Gal On opens to public
It is likely that the fortress was build some 3,200 years ago to protect the local Caanites inhabitants from foreign incursions, possibly from the Philistines.
Chemical ‘time-machine’ to tie Israel’s ancient people with modern land
“Israel has many archaeological sites which are really important for understanding human evolution."
Jerusalem vs. Tel Aviv and the battle over Israel’s biblical archaeology
"Some think that the history of Israel should be written only by relying on sources outside the Bible."
Innovative app brings biblical history together with modern information
A user can tap a location to bring up pictures, more information and current events taking place in the area.
What do animal remains tell us about biblical Abel Beth Maacah?
Today, Tel Hazor and Tel Abel Beth Maacah represent major archaeological sites offering many insights on the ancient history of Israel.
