Archeology
Jerusalem offers NIS 160 family pass to six Jewish Quarter heritage sites this summer
The program, which began in July, will continue through the end of August.
Archaeologists uncover treasures of Vilnius’ Great Synagogue as Lithuanian Jews dispute its future
Israel’s archaeological plans in Sebastia risk ‘heritage apartheid,’ Israeli NGO tells ‘Post’
Guatemala to recognize Jerusalem’s City of David as part of its national heritage
Archeologists find 12 hidden tombs with intact skeletons beneath Petra treasury
The tombs are believed to be older than the Treasury itself and features walls that haven’t been seen before in the area.
Archeologists discover Viking-era skeletons in central Denmark
“This opens a whole new toolbox for scientific discovery,” said Lundø, the archeologist who led the dig.
Recent excavations reveal King Sennacherib's military impact on the economy of the Kingdom of Judah
Excavations in Jerusalem revealed that Sennacherib’s 701 BCE military campaign impacted Judah's economy, uncovering administrative changes under King Hezekiah.
‘Lady of the house’: Governor daughter’s grave uncovered in Egypt during archaeological cleaning
An Egyptian-German team discovered the burial chamber of Eddie, daughter of Governor Jfay-Habi, revealing insights into ancient Egyptian life and funerary practices.
New Neanderthal lineage discovered in France
A discovery of an isolated gene of Neanderthal DNA in France could potentially explain extinction patterns.
Rare archaeological stone seal uncovered in Jerusalem
Seal discovery with Paleo-Hebrew script uncovered from the First Temple period during a recent excavation in Jerusalem.
Archeologists uncover ancient Alemannic grave in Germany
Located within a wooden chamber, the grave was situated in a lone plot. In it, archeologists found glass and ceramic receptacles, among which was a well-preserved glass cup and a small comb.
Siege on Masada lasted just weeks, not years, new research shows
The main account of the siege comes from the Roman-Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, who described extended anticipation as the Romans prepared to attack.
Artifact confirming Jewish King David as historical figure on display in Edmond, Oklahoma
The Tel Dan Stele, a key biblical artifact, will be displayed at Herbert W. Armstrong College from September 22 to November 25.
Ancient seal with winged 'genie,' inscribed Jewish name found in Jerusalem
A 2,700-year-old seal featuring a winged figure and Hebrew script was discovered. The seal reveals the Assyrian influence during the First Temple era in Jerusalem.
