Archeology
Vatican ambassador visits Israel Museum’s archaeology wing
Archbishop Giorgio Lingua visited the Israel Museum's Archaeology Department, which houses various historical artifacts, including those related to the crucifixion and Jesus Christ.
The general's covenant: Why Napoleon's lost talisman is destined for Israel - opinion
Archaeology under fire: Political protests threaten Israel’s heritage - opinion
Hidden in Jerusalem's Old City, collector stumbles upon rare Jewish treasure from Morocco
DNA analysis links medieval skeleton found in well to events in the Sverris Saga
The saga recounts that during a raid on Sverresborg Castle near Trondheim, attackers threw a dead man into the well to poison the main water source.
Ancient purple fabric found in Vergina tomb may be Alexander the Great's sacred tunic
The findings, published in the Journal of Field Archaeology, have the potential to rewrite history by challenging previous beliefs about the contents of Tomb II.
Discovery reignites search for Noah’s Ark in Turkey’s mountains
The Durupinar formation closely resembles the biblical description of Noah’s Ark: “A length of three hundred cubits, a width of fifty cubits, and a height of thirty cubits.”
Pass the breadsticks: Ancient humans loved carbs, study finds
Ancient humans' craving for carbohydrates may have deeper roots than previously thought.
Archaeologists unearth ruins of 4th-century church, oldest in Armenia
The church, an octagonal structure with cross-shaped extensions, is the first building of such form to be unearthed in Armenia.
Archaeologists uncover evidence of continuous 6,000-year settlement in England
The oldest finds uncovered in the archeological excavation of a quarry date back to the Neolithic Age.
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.
