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
Elementary school pupils dig up a piece of Jewish history
“These pieces of the oil lamp that was found are important for us because they are a good representation of quality craftsmanship from that time."
Coins from destruction of Second Temple found in time for Passover
“A discovery like this—ancient coins bearing the words ‘Freedom’ and ‘Redemption’—found right before the Jewish Festival of Freedom—Passover—begins is incredibly moving.”
Ophel excavation director discusses biblical discoveries, Temple Mount
“The Ophel was built by King Solomon in the 10th century, and it was the biblical equivalent of an acropolis in Jerusalem where royalty ruled from.”
Researchers believe they dug up 2,700-year-old seal of doomsday prophet Isaiah
The 2,700-year-old clay relic was found at the foot of the southern wall of Temple Mount.
University of Haifa researchers decipher mysterious Dead Sea Scroll
“An important peculiarity of the present discovery is the fact that the [Qumran] sect followed a 364-day calendar."
Area under Warsaw Ghetto poised to be named protected archeological site
The remains of the ghetto are often excavated during repairs. If it is listed as a protected site, these remains will be guaranteed safe.
New archeological exhibition tells a story of an ancient city in Israel
A mikva was dating from the 1st century AD to the 7th century CE, indicating the existence of a Jewish settlement during the Roman period between the 1st-3rd centuries BCE.
Artifacts from 1,500-year-old monastery and church unearthed in Beit Shemesh
Well-preserved Byzantine-era colored mosaic floors and imported marble antiquities discovered.
Ancient menorah inscribed on stone slab discovered in Tiberias mosque
The menorah dates back to between the 2nd and 4th centuries CE.
Archeology in Israel as a political weapon
Emek Shaveh’s Mizrachi: When you control the past, you control the present and the future.
