Antiquities
‘Good fortunes’: 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate with mosaics unearthed in Kafr Qasim, Israel
Archaeologists uncover a vast Byzantine-era agricultural villa with intricate mosaics, oil press, and ritual bath in central Israel.
Egyptian doctor's elaborate smuggling scheme unraveled at JFK airport
1 of 20 found: Extremely rare 2,200-year-old gold coin found in Jerusalem
2,000-year-old Greek artifact seized in Jerusalem antique shop raid
When the future decodes the past: How artificial intelligence helps solve the "giant puzzle"
A new AI model helps historians accurately reconstruct ancient Latin inscriptions, reviving lost texts, instructions, and untranslated languages - bringing the past vividly back to life.
Turkey hands over Babylonian and Akkadian clay tablets to Iraq
The Iraqi government has launched what has come to be known as "recovery diplomacy" as part of its efforts to recover looted artifacts.
Cypro-Minoan script on Tel Dor lagoon anchor reveals 11th-century trade routes
Antiquity study links Israel’s Carmel Coast to Cyprus and Egypt through inscribed anchor and jars bearing Egyptian numerals.
Egyptian archaeologists discover three ancient tombs at Qubbat al-Hawa necropolis
The discovery provides new insights into the transitional period between the Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period, shedding light on burial customs and architecture during these key periods.
Bronze statue, artifacts reveal ancient cult of Odysseus on Ithaca
Excavations at 'Homer's School' reveal artifacts bearing his name and a bronze statue, confirming the existence of an ancient cult worshiping the hero.
Underwater drones find pristine gold, relics on lost galleon San José near Pillars of Hercules
High definition ROV images and 3D reconstruction revealed 1707 Lima mint marks on dozens of raw coins scattered 600 metres deep around the wreck.
Rare Roman sarcophagus depicting Dionysus and Hercules found in Caesarea
'This is the first time we are finding the scene of the wine contest between the god Dionysus and Hercules on a sarcophagus in our region,' said archaeologist Nohar Shahar.
Original architecture of ancient Roman fountain revealed in Perre Ancient City
Director Alkan said, "We have restored the fountain to its appearance from 2,000 years ago by uncovering three water channels."
World famous dolphin fresco replica in Knossos collapses
Archaeologists cite neglect of Knossos site and urgent need for restoration.
African figurines illuminate Early Christian life in the Negev, Israel
Ebony and bone pendants carved in the likeness of African men and women have been documented in three sixth–seventh-century Christian graves at Tel Malḥata, south-east of Beersheba.
Egypt recovers queen Hatshepsut relics antiquities from the US
Artifacts include gilded sarcophagus lids over 5,500 years old and a Fayum mummy portrait.
