Jerusalem archaeology
Border Police discover Second Temple-period burial cave during operations in eastern Jerusalem
The discovery came as part of police’s ongoing investigations into the violent clash between two feuding families in Silwan that occurred over the weekend and led to the deaths of three people.
First Temple-era figurine mold unearthed in Jerusalem's 'most significant excavation' in decades
Days before Tisha B'Av: Charred wooden beams from First Temple’s destruction unearthed in Jerusalem
Inside the tragic, decades-long mystery of Qumran's lost Second Temple incense
Israeli archaeology uncovers 500,000 years of history
University of Haifa and Stanford University researchers discovered the earliest evidence of alcohol production, from 13,000 years ago, in the Rakefet Cave in the Carmel.
Over 2000 years later: Ancient gold earring discovered in City of David
The earring features a horned animal dating back to the early Hellenistic period.
Earliest evidence of ancient blood vengeance discovered in Jerusalem hills
A thousand-year-old skull tells a terrible story.
Researchers believe they dug up 2,700-year-old seal of doomsday prophet Isaiah
The 2,700-year-old clay relic was found at the foot of the southern wall of Temple Mount.
Seal from First Temple Period found at Kotel supports biblical accounts
The new find supports the biblical rendering of the existence of a governor of Jerusalem 2,700 years ago, says archeologist.
Archeology in Israel as a political weapon
Emek Shaveh’s Mizrachi: When you control the past, you control the present and the future.
Jerusalem's newest ancient site: The Pilgrims’ Ascent
Controversy, politics, doubts fade away underground, as the astounding treasure of our history is revealed.
Police arrest 5 in $20 million black market antiquities, tax fraud sting
Rare antiquities, NIS 800,000 in cash, and luxury cars were seized from east Jerusalem suspects’ homes and businesses.
Evidence of Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem unearthed in City of David
"These findings depict the affluence and character of the Judean Kingdom and are mesmerizing proof of the city’s demise at the hands of the Babylonians."
Students unearth rare 900-year-old jewelry collection in Modiin excavation
Silver and bronze bracelets, rings and earrings uncovered near ancient Crusader tower.