Biblical archaeology
Persian-era mass grave of children found during excavations in Israel’s Tel Azekah - study
Simply made pottery jars, beads, copper jewelry, and stone and mortar hammers were discovered within the cistern alongside the remains.
Israel's Heritage Minister: Palestinians destroying archaeological sites like ISIS did in Syria
Rare half-shekel coin used in biblical census count discovered by archaeologists in Judean Desert
Walking the Exodus: One woman's journey through the desert Moses crossed
Archaeological discoveries shed light on early urbanization in the Kingdom of Judah
The findings have revealed fortified cities and common urban pattern characterized by casemate walls, houses abutting the walls and peripheral roads.
Mosaics of biblical Samson uncovered in Galilee archaeological dig
Over the course of the decade-long Huqoq excavation project, the team made a series of discoveries including depictions of Noah’s Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, a Helios-zodiac cycle, and more.
Archaeologists discover at least 50 ancient skeletons in Negev
Archaeologists have found a burial site in the Negev containing ancient skeletons that may have belonged to trafficked women.
Biblical Kingdom of Judah expanded into Israel earlier than previously thought, study finds
In this comprehensive study, Prof. Yosef Garfinkel examines the earliest fortified sites in the kingdom of Judah during the 10th century BCE.
Ancient Tel Shikmona factory probably supplied the First Temple with dye
A new study by the University of Haifa claims to completely change the story of the biblical Shikmona.
A Herodian lesson for Israel from ancient Jerusalem
At the entrance to Herodium is a cluster of boulders at the foot of the hilltop, behind a sign that reads “Rolling stones from the time of the Jewish revolts against Rome.”
Rare Maimonides manuscripts on display in YU Museum Exhibit
The exhibit is the first time that the manuscript of Moreh Nevuchim, meaning Guide to the Perplexed, will be available for the public to see.
Ancient Israeli coins recovered from Jerusalem archaeology thief
The coin comes from the reign of the Hasmonean King Antigonus II Mattathias, who ruled from 40 BCE to 37 BCE. He was the last Jewish king, his death marking the end of Jewish sovereignty until 1948.
Police seize stolen bricks imprinted with 10th Roman Legion symbols
‘They took a piece of history from us,’ bemoaned Israel Antiquities Authority
Samson's tomb: Appearance of a ghost and a familial journey
Samson, a biblical golem, ended up killing himself, with the Philistines, when he pulled the temple in Gaza down on them. But somehow, his tribe members brought his body up here for burial.
