National Parks

Israeli archaeologists launch project to trace origins of ancient pottery

The project, launched by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), aims to trace the origin of thousands of ceramic vessels even when the kilns where they were fired have long vanished.

|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS
Israelis families display pieces of pottery found while volunteering at an excavation at Tel Maresha at the Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park on Aug. 6, 2023.
Mafuko, a female mountain gorilla from the Bageni family holds her newly born twins at the Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo, in this undated handout picture released January 7, 2026.

Endangered hope: Rare mountain gorilla twins born in war-ravaged Virunga National Park, Congo

The birth of the two male gorillas to a mother named Mafuko was discovered on January 3, and the twins "appeared to be in healthy condition at the time of the observation," Virunga Park reported.

|ByREUTERS
Intersection of the Ketura Junction and Malakhi Junction flooded along Highway 40.

WATCH: Flash flooding causes highways to close to and from Eilat

Police updated late on Saturday that Highway 90 and the northern entrance and exit to Eilat reopened, but the section of Highway 90 between the Arava Junction and Neve Zohar remained closed.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
National Park – Gan HaShlosha – Sachne

Israeli archaeologists uncover medieval sugar mills beneath Gan Hashlosha National Park

The study indicates that the tunnels likely channeled water to drive horizontal paddle wheels, which powered millstones used to crush sugarcane.

|ByPESACH BENSON/TPS

New website helps you plan a self-guided trip to northern Israel

This rich source of suggestions for family activities, hikes, and sightseeing includes details such as directions, admission fees, historical background, nearby attractions, and more.

JULY 27, 2025ByABIGAIL KLEIN LEICHMAN
AN AERIAL view of Ganei Huga near Beit She’an

Yellowstone’s volcanic activity could be shifting northeast, study finds

The basalt regions within the caldera are slowly shifting to the upper crust, where heat is being diffused northeast.

JANUARY 2, 2025ByRAQUEL GUERTZENSTEIN FROHLICH, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A view of Yellowstone National Park.

Finally embarking upon the great American road trip

I’ve always wanted to drive across the continent’s vastness, through its byroads and highways, down its country roads and over its bridges.

JUNE 30, 2024ByHERB KEINON
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