Israel archeology
Heritage Minister taps INEXTG CEO Esther Shreiber for next IAA director, first woman in role
Her appointment will soon be submitted for approval by the IAA’s council and the government.
Discovery off Israel’s coast reveals earliest known 2,600-year-old shipment of raw iron
Israel digs up the West Bank – and reignites a battle over history
Israeli archaeologists launch project to trace origins of ancient pottery
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.
Ancient coin tied to Jewish rebellion against Romans found in Jerusalem
Out of 22,000 ancient coins found in the Old City, only four can be traced back to Bar Kochba rebellion.
2,000-year-old Roman ‘ketchup factory’ uncovered in Askhelon
“This is a rare find in our region and very few installations of this kind have been found in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ancient sources even refer to the production of Jewish garum."
Palestinian academics deny archaeological evidence of Jews in Israel
Jews are 'colonialists' and 'occupiers' who only arrived in Israel in 1948, the academics claimed on Palestinian TV.
Impressive Jewish artifacts found in Arab neighborhood of Jerusalem
2,000-year-old olive and wine presses, a burial cave and mikvah from the descendants of the Maccabees were found in south Jerusalem neighborhood.
1,500-year-old cistern in Jerusalem could become the newest attraction
The cistern, suggested to be dated from the Byzantine period, may be part of upcoming renovations.
Israel hopes to beat treasure hunters with new excavations in Qumran caves
New discoveries could help solve the debate over who authored the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Two ancient horse figurines found in north after winter rains
“We were very excited. This is a fascinating and spectacular find!”
Ancient city arouses controversy in Beit Shemesh
Archeological dig exposes conflicting interests with no simple solution
Peki’in exhibit to display treasure from historic Chalcolithic burial cave
The cave is the largest known such cave in Israel, contained a wealth of ancient artifacts: decorated ossuaries, burial offerings, jars, stone tools and more.
