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
What is the secret of the massive ancient pottery found in UAE?
The recent excavation of an archaeological site in the United Arab Emirates may have unlocked questions professionals in the field have never asked before.
Did our biblical ancestor have the same bad habits as humans today?
New findings in Israel's Timna Valley show how we might be following in our ancestors' destructive footsteps.
Israeli archeologists discover 'once-in-a-lifetime find' of ancient pottery under beach
The burial cave in Israel from the Late Bronze Age, the time of Pharaoh Ramses II – possibly from the story of the Exodus from Egypt - contained dozens of intact objects.
Rare 'Quarter Shekel' coin minted at Temple Mount returned to Israel from US
The shekel was officially handed over by Americans to Israeli officials Monday during a repatriation ceremony in New York City.
Ancient Hebrew letter from First Temple period returned to Israel - watch
The letter written in ancient Hebrew, originally found in the Judean Desert caves, ended up in Montana and was then returned to Israel.
First Temple period elephant-tusk ivories unearthed in Jerusalem
What do expensive ivory plaques from the First Temple period in Jerusalem unveil about the people who owned them?
Israel targets US Christians in biblical excavations tourist plan
A tourist initiative launched by the Tourism Ministry will see Christian tourists take part in archaeological excavations across Israel.
Have archaeologists found the home of St. Peter? - study
While the location of the Biblical Bethsaida is still debated, archaeologists believe this new find may help settle the debate.
First archaeological dig begins at site believed to be Joshua's tomb
Khirbet Tibnah is located on a hill in the southwest of the Samaria region, east of Shoham near Halamish. The site was populated from the Bronze Age until the beginning of the Ottoman period.
Ancient mosaics of biblical heroines found in lower Galilee
These are the earliest known depictions of Jael and Deborah, in the Book of Judges, to have been discovered.
