Israel’s rich biblical history can be found in the country’s archaeology. The Jerusalem Post shares the latest on archaeological excavations at significant biblical and historical sites in Israel and the region.
In The Golden Road, William Dalrymple proposes that India had a role in shaping and reshaping the ancient and medieval world.
Researchers believe marine fossils were deliberately collected by Neanderthals, despite holding no practical value.
"The exquisite artistic workmanship of the lamp, which was found complete, makes it outstanding and extremely rare."
The acquisition was announced four years after metal detectorist Mariusz Stepien uncovered the hoard in a field.
In 2016, Iraqi forces retook control of the site of ancient Nimrud, and since then, reconstruction efforts have been taking place in an attempt to repair the damage caused by ISIS.
The site resembles the Scythian burials described by Herodotus, including the "phantom horsemen"—vertically installed figures of people and horses sacrificed at the top of the Scythian king's mound.
Adolescents were sacrificed to their close relatives during funerals of high-status individuals in the Mocha culture.
The game, discovered in 1977, includes a decorated wooden board featuring a snake motif, 27 carved pieces, and four uniquely shaped dice.
Excavations revealed the graves of three highly respected and wealthy Viking women from the early ninth century.
Many hammams are being restored to revive this age-old practice, becoming favorites among both tourists and locals.
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