Byzantine

'The detector went crazy': Hoard found in Byzantine Christian center near Sea of Galilee

Dr. Michael Eisenberg said this is one of Israel’s main Byzantine treasures, unique for its mix of jewelry and gold coins from various emperors.

A Byzantine Christian center near Sea of Galilee.
The obverse of a gold coin showing the portrait of Emperor Heraclius (610–613 CE).

Gold hoard unearthed in Galilee offers glimpse of Byzantine politics, wealth

An ancient Byzantine-era mosaic in Hippos-Sussita, Israel, which reads "Peace on the elders." It is believed to be a sign of an ancient institution that cared for the elderly.

Archaeologists uncover ‘oldest nursing home' in Israel

A 2000-year-old gold ring discovered during excavations in Susita National Park.

Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old gold ring in excavation of Israeli national park


Early Byzantine chapel and complex discovered at Konuralp Ancient Theatre

Findings include mosaics, apses, and possibly a larger complex from the early Byzantine period.

 Prusias ad Hypium antique city in Duzce, Turkey.

New research reveals how Byzantine farmers adapted to droughts in the Negev's wine industry

“Our findings show how difficult it was to maintain agriculture in the desert and how vulnerable the system was during periods of prolonged drought," the researchers concluded.

  Kissufim Floor Mosaic from the 6th century CE depicts a camel carrying amphorae resembling Gazan jars found in the Negev Desert.

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.

Byzantine marble imports to Phoenician villages traced to Turkey, Greece

Study links marble objects from Porphyreon and Chhim to quarries in Turkey, Greece.

 Arch of Hadrian at the Al-Bass Tyre necropolis. UNESCO world heritage in Lebanon.

Byzantine monastery in Northern Negev reveals monastic life in the desert

Archaeologists uncover rare Byzantine-era structures near Beersheba, including a monastery, winepress, and burials.

 Byzantine monastery and farmhouse found in Northern Negev reveal monastic life in the desert.

Louvre acquires Lebanese collector Georges Abou Adal's 272 eastern Christian icons

Among the works is a rare set of icons from the 17th-century renewal of the Greek Patriarchate of Antioch, created by Arabic-speaking Christians in Syria, Lebanon, Aleppo, and Jerusalem.


Israeli researchers unearth unique Byzantine-era monastery near Kiryat Gat

"The mosaic discovered in Kiryat Gat is one of the most unique ever found in Israel," said Mark Avrahami, Head of Artistic Conservation at the Israel Antiquities Authority.

 Byzantine era monastery uncovered near Kiryat Gat

Church walls in Negev reveal depiction of 1,500-year-old contemporary ships

The excavations are part of a town’s expansion program for opening a new neighborhood for Rahat and suburban residents led by the Authority for Development and Settlement of the Bedouin in the Negev.

The remains of the church discovered in Rahat.

Vatican hides ancient Byzantine relics that are divine heritage of Jews and Christians - opinion

"Baldwin’s Treasure" is a premier collection of Byzantine sacred antiquities, including rare Christian and Jewish objects, currently held discreetly in Vatican museums.

 ROMAN/BYZANTIUM Solomonic candlesticks are included in the Heritage Collection.

Reservists find perfectly preserved, 1,500-year-old oil lamp

Reservists discover a perfectly-preserved, 1,500-year-old pottery oil candle in IDF staging area.

 "It was covered in mud, I cleaned it and called the Antiquities Authority," soldiers said of their  

Israel uncovers ancient Christian inscription from Book of Psalms

Unearthing ancient faith: A Byzantine Greek inscription paraphrasing verse 86 in the Book of Psalms was found in an ancient fortress in the Judean Desert.

 The archeological team cleans the Hyrcania site.