Byzantine
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old gold ring in excavation of Israeli national park
“I was amazed by the find. To my delight, I also discovered a pair of gold earrings, but the ring, with its small and unique design, really moved me," volunteer Eddie Lipsman said.
Early Byzantine chapel and complex discovered at Konuralp Ancient Theatre
New research reveals how Byzantine farmers adapted to droughts in the Negev's wine industry
Stunning 1,600-year-old Byzantine mosaic unveiled in Western Negev
Byzantine marble imports to Phoenician villages traced to Turkey, Greece
Study links marble objects from Porphyreon and Chhim to quarries in Turkey, Greece.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ancient 'magic mirror' discovered in northern Israel by youth leader
Magic mirrors were used to protect against the Evil Eye in ancient times.
Was the ancient napalm, Greek Fire, a Jewish invention?
Greek fire was the deadliest weapon of the Middle Ages and its recipe is still a great mystery to this day.
Grape pips found in the Negev dated to 8th century may be the oldest of its kind worldwide
Israeli and European archaeologists provide new insight into the mystery of ancient Gaza wine
