6,000-Year-Old Fishing Hook Discovered in Ashkelon
The fish hook was discovered in an excavation that was done the construction of the Agamim neighborhood in Ashkelon.
Ancient Mosaic Floor with Colorful Floral Designs Re-Uncovered after 40 Years
"Working surrounded by the blooming flowers of the region, one can imagine the artist of the floral mosaic being inspired by this view.”
Inscription Bearing Name of King Achashverosh’s Father Discovered in Tel Lachish
The Aramaic inscription reads “Year 24 of Darius,” dating it to 498 BCE.
Family Goes on Shabbat Walk, Discovers 1,500 Year Old Artifact
“The exact context in which the object is found provides valuable information for researchers.”
Exquisite Gold Bead Discovered in City of David
"Whoever wore it was certainly affluent."
1,000-Year-Old Rock Moat, Mysterious Hand Imprint Uncovered near Old City Walls
To date, archaeologists have not deciphered the meaning of the hand print carving.
Araba Desert Ancient Cotton and Silk Fabrics Point to Israeli Silk Road to China
The findings are the first evidence of an 'Israeli Silk Road' through the Araba connecting East and West.
4,000-Year-Old Ostrich Eggs Uncovered in the Negev Desert
Prehistoric omelet, anyone? One Ostrich Egg has the nutritional value of 25 chicken eggs. Ostrich is not kosher.
Soon: Ancient Shiloah Pool in Jerusalem Fully Excavated and Open to the Public
The pool has been a focal point for archeologists and scholars for 150 years.
Second Temple Spectacular ‘Salome Burial Cave’ Uncovered in Lachish Forest
Evidence for centuries-long veneration of the site were uncovered indicating a prominent Second Temple-era family was buried there.
Earliest Evidence of Cotton Use in Ancient Near East Discovered in Jordan Valley
"We are still trying to understand why this prosperous settlement ceased to exist in such an important period in human history."
Discovery on Par with Qumran Scrolls: King Hezekiah’s Inscriptions
The discovery presents a breakthrough in the study of the history of Israel in the biblical period.
First Evidence of Maccabees’ Revolt in Judean Desert Unearthed
A refugee probably hid the wooden box in the cave, intending to return to collect his money after the revolt.
2,200-Year-Old Greek Sling Lead Bullet with Magical Inscription Discovered in Yavne
"The inscriptions were part of psychological warfare, the main purpose of which was to terrorize the opponent."
New Section of Imperial Roman Highway from Acre to Tiberias Uncovered
As its need was growing to quickly move military forces, mail, and goods, the Roman Empire started paving roads in and around the Land of Israel.
Ancient DNA from Medieval Germany Tells Origin Story of Ashkenazi Jews
DNA analysis of 14th-Century German Jews shows the Jewish Community was more genetically diverse than modern day Ashkenazim.
Tel Aviv Schoolchildren Discover 3000-Year-Old Scarab
“At first, I thought it was a toy lying in the dirt, but an inner voice said to me: ‘Pick it up and turn it over!’"
Looters Caught Red Handed in Ancient Cave near Bedouin City of Rahat
The site was being watched by the IAA.
TAU, HU Scientific Breakthrough: Geomagnetic Fields Reveal Truth of Biblical Narratives
“Our location here in Israel is uniquely conducive to archaeomagnetic research, due to an abundance of well-dated archaeological findings."
Graffiti Left by Swiss Knight in 1466 Discovered on Mount Zion
Researchers were not able to determine whether it was the father or the son who defaced the wall.
44 Byzantine Gold Coins Discovered in Ancient Caesarea Philippi (Banias)
During the Crusader period, in 1129, the Crusaders fortified the city to make it a military base from which to attack and conquer Damascus.
Study Reveals Evidence Eretz Israel Was World’s Earliest Opium Den
Opium residue was found in pottery vessels excavated at Tel Yehud, dating back to the 14th century BCE.
Pharaoh Rameses II Era Burial Cave Found in Palmahim National Park
Once it had been discovered, the burial cave was disturbed by looters who stole some vessels.
Manhattan DA Returns 69 C.E. Silver Quarter Shekel Stolen by PA Arabs
"The Palestinians are working at the UN to hide the history of our people and erase our connection to the Land of Israel."
NYC Returns $19 Million Worth of Antiquities Seized from Michael Steinhardt
"For decades, Michael Steinhardt displayed a rapacious appetite for plundered artifacts without concern for the legality of his actions."
Intelligence Operation Retrieves Rare First Temple-Era Papyrus from Montana
A small sample of the papyrus was radiometrically dated in the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, to confirm that the document was genuine.
First-Temple Period Decorated Ivories Found in City of David
The ivories will be on display next Tuesday, September 13, at the 23rd Conference of the City of David Studies of Ancient Jerusalem.
1,200-Year-Old Splendid Rural Estate Discovered in Negev Bedouin City
"Our biggest surprise was the discovery of an opening below the vaulted rooms, that led into a deep rock-hewn cistern."
530 Divination Bones Discovered in Ancient Maresha
The astragali—knuckle bones of goats, sheep, and cattle—were used as dice for gaming and ritual divination.
Gorgeous 4th Century Roman Sarcophagi Go on Display in Ashkelon
The lid of one sarcophagus features a couple without identifying details, and the final carving of the faces was intended to be based on the faces of future customers.
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