Jewish archeology
Archaeology under fire: Political protests threaten Israel’s heritage - opinion
The claims hurled at the conference and in general against the Heritage Ministry’s plans for historical sites in Judea and Samaria are rather baseless.
Israeli archaeologists launch project to trace origins of ancient pottery
Map reveals dozens of ancient quarries hidden beneath modern Jerusalem
Israel thwarts Palestinian attempt to pave over biblical city of Gibeon
Ancient coin tied to Jewish rebellion against Romans found in Jerusalem
Out of 22,000 ancient coins found in the Old City, only four can be traced back to Bar Kochba rebellion.
Egyptian official on Palestinian TV denies Jewish history in Israel
The appearance was part of a wider narrative by the Palestinian Authority, which insists that archaeological evidence of a continuous Jewish presence in Israel is forgery.
Jordan closes Aaron's Tomb after Jews seen praying at site
The decision to close the site was made after Israeli tourists were filmed performing "Jewish rituals" at the site.
1,500-year-old cistern in Jerusalem could become the newest attraction
The cistern, suggested to be dated from the Byzantine period, may be part of upcoming renovations.
Peki’in exhibit to display treasure from historic Chalcolithic burial cave
The cave is the largest known such cave in Israel, contained a wealth of ancient artifacts: decorated ossuaries, burial offerings, jars, stone tools and more.
Discovered Roman-era pool could be 'the krona of Tzipori' from Talmud
May serve as proof for the existence of a famous ancient Jewish bathing site.
Israeli child unearths rare 11,500-year-old fertility figurine
Itamar Berna discovered the figurine while hiking in northern Israel.
Abbas's Fatah: Israel planning to destroy Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Palestinians have since used the incident to revive their long-standing charge that Israel was planning to destroy the Al-Aqsa Mosque in order to rebuild the Third Temple.
Clay seal of prophet Isaiah to be unveiled at joint Israel-U.S. event
Dozens of ancient items lent to US foundation which assists in excavations.
Rare coin from ancient Jewish Bar Kokhba revolt discovered in cave
The coin is believed to have been minted between the third and fourth year of the Bar Kokhba revolt (136-134 CE).
