Antiquities
Israel damaged heritage sites during ops. against Hezbollah, Lebanese culture minister says
Israel's security zone in southern Lebanon includes the medieval Beaufort Castle as well as centuries-old villages that were home to Christians, Shi'ite Muslims, and Sunni Muslims.
Korean, Egyptian archaeologists find ancient temple gate blocks during restoration work in Luxor
Gov’t approves 250m. NIS plan to preserve West Bank heritage sites ahead of Six-Day War anniversary
Heritage Minister taps INEXTG CEO Esther Shreiber for next IAA director, first woman in role
Antiquities robbers caught desecrating ancient well looking for lost treasure
It is suspected that the members of the squad were looking for a hidden treasure, which — according to a legend circulating in the south — was buried in a well, located inside a cave.
Hundreds of ancient artifacts seized from home in northern Israel
About 270 ancient artifacts were found in the search, including coins from different periods and figurines of Medusa.
Gaza farmer uncovers Ancient Byzantine-era mosaic floors - watch
The Byzantine-era site was uncovered about half a mile away from the border with Israel by Suleiman al-Nabahin, a Gazan farmer.
Weapons, historic artifacts seized by Border Police in West Bank
Three Palestinian suspects were arrested and transferred for further questioning.
Citing stolen antiquities scandal, Michael Steinhardt resigns from NYU board
Steinhardt agreed to surrender $70 million worth of ancient artifacts that were looted from 11 countries earlier this year.
Egyptian archaeological mission unearths largest-ever bronze statues cachette in Saqqara
The collection also included over 200 painted wooden sarcophagi, and a variety of other antiquities.
Antiquities thieves in Turkey caught trying to sell ancient marble bathtub
Made entirely from marble, the tub is the only one of its kind found in Turkey
Israel to move prison sitting atop earliest mosaic dedicated to Jesus
“This structure is interpreted as the oldest Christian prayer house in the world."
Michael Steinhardt’s looted antiquities coming back to Israel
Repatriated antiquities valued at $5 million date back to 7000 BCE, include gold masks, carved ivory head and death Masks.
Thousands of ancient artifacts seized, 52 people arrested in int'l operation
91 gold coins worth half a million euros were among the antiquities snagged in an operation involving 28 countries across the world.
