Archeology

Theft of 3,000-year-old gold bracelet theft sparks outrage in Egypt

The bracelet was sold for around $4,000 before being melted down.

People visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) which will officially open on 4th November 2025, on the 103rd anniversary of Tutankhamun's tomb discovery, following a partial opening last year in Giza, on the southwestern outskirts of the capital Cairo, Egypt, June 2, 2025.
The reconstructed skull of a man who died 12,000 years ago in what is now Vietnam.

Ancient human skull discovered in Greece rewrites human evolutionary timeline

A Ramat HaNadiv vineyard that uses traditional cultivation methods.

Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient Mediterranean wine culture

 The destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, October 19, 2023.

IAA reveals how Israel's archaeologists helped locate missing persons post-Oct. 7


Israel Antiquities Authority unveils harrowing October 7 exhibition: 'Rising from the Ashes'

The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced the opening of its new exhibit detailing the October 7 massacre from the perspective of archeologists who assisted in bringing closure after the attack.

Rising from the Ashes

Ancient seal discovered in Temple Mount soil may link to King Josiah's era

Based on the writing style, the sealing dates to the late First Temple period, approximately the late-7th to early-6th century BCE.

Archaeologist Mordechai Ehrlich holding the sealing.

Did Neanderthals have 'family recipes'? Study suggests butchery practices in ancient groups

Their meticulous examination of cut-marks on the remains of animal prey revealed patterns that cannot be explained by differences in skill, resources, or available tools at each site.

 The entrance of Kebara cave.

Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes

Archaeologists unveil Peñico, a city that thrived 3,500 years ago, linking Pacific coast cultures with those in the Amazon.

 A worker brushes a decorated wall at Limon archaeological complex, where two chambers used for political ceremonies of the Mochica culture, of more than 1,500 years old, were recently discovered according to archaeologist Walter Alva, in Lambayeque, Peru, January 10, 2018.

How Israel safeguards archaeological treasures amid Iranian attacks

DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Museum staff members across Israeli institutions face the challenge of protecting some of the most important artifacts of humankind.

 ‘THEY ARE are organic. They can be burned.’ Ivory artifacts, like the figurines pictured here, were among the highest priority artifacts to be removed from the museum to safety.

Rare 1,900-Year-Old bronze lion heads uncovered in Sharon region, symbolic of regional diversity

The lion heads are intricately designed, with each face bearing a different expression and distinct features.

All four lion heads from the Eyal Interchange excavation.

Archaeologists reveal mythological scene on ancient sarcophagus found in Caesarea

The sarcophagus was discovered outside the known walls of Caesarea, indicating that the ancient city was far more extensive than previously thought.

 The side of the marble sarcophagus, depicting the scene of Hercules, sprawled on a lion's skin and holding a cup in his hand.

Stunning 1,600-year-old Byzantine mosaic unveiled in Western Negev

Known as the Be’er Shema (Birsama) mosaic, it stands out as one of the most impressive ancient mosaics found in southern Israel.

 The Be'er Shema (Birsama) mosaic, discovered over 30 years ago near Kibbutz Urim, dates back approximately 1,600 years.

Inscription of Pharaoh Ramses III discovered in southern Jordan

Archaeologists in southern Jordan have uncovered a rare royal inscription bearing the seal of Pharaoh Ramses III, dating back over 3,000 years.

 Tomb of Egyptian general linked to Ramses III found at Tell el-Maschuta.

From strategic port to archaeological gem: Lefkada's ancient theater emerges

Researchers estimate the theater was constructed around the 4th century BC during the city's economic prosperity.

 From strategic port to archaeological gem: Lefkada's ancient theater emerges.

130,000-year-old clues from Israel’s Tinshemet Cave point to shared Homo behaviors

These findings came from an excavation led by Israeli researchers from Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, and other academic institutions in the country starting back in 2017.

 Neanderthal communities in prehistoric Europe. How were they linked? (Illustrative)