Israel archeology
Discovery off Israel’s coast reveals earliest known 2,600-year-old shipment of raw iron
The discovery was made in an ancient shipwreck in the Dor Lagoon near the Carmel Coast, where archaeologists recovered nine pieces of unprocessed iron known as “blooms.”
Israel digs up the West Bank – and reignites a battle over history
Israeli archaeologists launch project to trace origins of ancient pottery
Israeli archaeologists uncover remains of dramatic mountaintop royal palace
7+3 top Israel stories from Israel's 73rd year
Check out this recap of the 10 articles readers found most interesting, heart-warming, and astounding this year.
Historic Judean archeological discoveries a 'wake-up call'
Judean treasure: IAA director calls historic finds ‘a wake-up call’
Negev trash mounds reveal secrets of ancient agriculture
The study explores how the detailed study of trash can lead to wide-ranging conclusions about the economic and agricultural life of a community.
Unique archaeological findings displayed in a Nazareth hotel
The hotel, located near the Annunciation Church at the heart of the city, has been previously used as a garage for buses owned by the Afifi family who runs the Nazareth Transport and Tourism company.
A 12th century Canaanite fortress excavated near Gal On opens to public
It is likely that the fortress was build some 3,200 years ago to protect the local Caanites inhabitants from foreign incursions, possibly from the Philistines.
Chemical ‘time-machine’ to tie Israel’s ancient people with modern land
“Israel has many archaeological sites which are really important for understanding human evolution."
Jerusalem vs. Tel Aviv and the battle over Israel’s biblical archaeology
"Some think that the history of Israel should be written only by relying on sources outside the Bible."
Innovative app brings biblical history together with modern information
A user can tap a location to bring up pictures, more information and current events taking place in the area.
What do animal remains tell us about biblical Abel Beth Maacah?
Today, Tel Hazor and Tel Abel Beth Maacah represent major archaeological sites offering many insights on the ancient history of Israel.
How new technologies are unraveling the Dead Sea Scrolls' secrets
Many of the scrolls have deteriorated to the point that their contents are no longer visible to the naked eye, but new advancements are bringing the texts to life.
