Jerusalem archaeology
Israel uncovers Second Temple-period mikveh beneath Western Wall
The ritual bath was found sealed beneath a layer of destruction dated to 70 CE, in which researchers found burned ash and numerous artifacts that offer a snapshot of life just before the city fell.
Ancient lead menorah pendant sheds light on Jewish presence in Byzantine Jerusalem
Hasmonean era 'first wall' section revealed at Tower of David museum excavation - interview
New Israeli technology lets archaeologists see underground without digging
An archeological mystery and the search for King David
Is Khirbet Qeiyafa the lost biblical city of Shaaraim? And did it have a shrine modeled after Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem?
Archaeological discovery in Jerusalem raises question: Who was Horkanus?
The name is carved into a piece of a stone bowl dating back some 2,100 years to the Hasmonean period that was discovered in Jerusalem's City of David.
Archeologists speak out against Western Wall deal for obscuring ancient ruins
Proposed pluralist prayer area would be built above Herodian-era remains.
Report: Final burial place of Jesus revealed after hundreds of years
Hidden by marble for centuries, the stone slab believed to have held Jesus's remains has finally been exposed.
The UNESCO Follies
Antiquities Authority building National Campus for the Archeology of Israel
An archeological hub for visitors from both Israel and abroad, the campus will also house an educational center for students.
Rare High Priest’s stone weight from Second Temple period found in Jerusalem
Asked how it felt to have the soot of one of Judaism’s most historic events on his flesh, Gutfeld paused thoughtfully for a moment. “It is amazing when you think about what you are digging.”
The lady who looks for tiles
As an exciting new discovery by the Temple Mount Sifting Project makes its debut, ‘In Jerusalem’ sits down with the woman who had a big hand in the hard work behind it.
Rare fresco fragments dating back to Roman era discovered at Zippori National Park
Traditionally, images depicting animals or people were not common within Second Temple Period religious custom.
UNESCO head backs Israel: Ignoring Jewish, Christian ties to Jerusalem harms its cultural status
UNESCO’s obligation to protect Jerusalem’s Old City is more important than ever, she said, particularly at a time when violence has harmed the multi-faith nature of the ancient site.