Discovery: Israeli Early Man from 10,000 Years Ago Ate Hummus
The seeds found in the prehistoric sites indicate that the human diet consisted mainly of fava beans, lentils, various types of beans and chickpeas, the main ingredient in hummus.
Archaeologists Reveal Another Ancient, Luxurious Mosaic in Lod
Another beautiful, ancient and detailed mosaic is uncovered in Lod, and ready to be displayed to the public this week.
Ancient Mystery Solved: Hellenistic Citadel that Restricted Jewish Rule in Hasmonean Jerusalem [photos]
A recent discovery has solved one of Jerusalem’s biggest historical mysteries: the location of the Acra, the fortified compound in Jerusalem built by Antiochus Epiphanes, ruler of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire.
Palmyra Citadel Hit in Russian Air Strikes on ISIS Terror Base
The citadel at the ancient city of Palmyra was struck during multiple air strikes on an ISIS terrorist base by Russian fighter pilots.
Palmyra ‘Arch of Triumph’ Latest Casualty of ISIS
A third archaeological treasure at Palmyra in Syria has been destroyed by ISIS: the Arch of Triumph.
Rare 1,500-year-old Mosaic Featured on Sukkot at Kiryat Gat Industrial Park
A rare 1,500 year old mosaic exposed in the Kiryat Gat industrial park is featured at the park's Sukkot festival.
Unique 1,800-Year-Old Sarcophagus Found at Ashkelon Building Site
An extremely rare sarcophagus has been uncovered at a building site in Ashkelon.
Researchers Ponder World’s Oldest Qur’an – Is It Older Than Mohammad?
Fragile pages of possibly the world's oldest Qur'an could pre-date the birth of Islam's founder, prophet Mohammed.
Palmyra’s Ancient ‘Temple of Bel’ Destroyed in New Blast
ISIS destroys a new, majestic part of the Syrian UNESCO World Heritage site, Palmyra.
Second Temple-Era Podium May Be Discovery in City of David
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has made an exciting announcement: A 2,000-year-old podium may have been found in the City of David section of...
ISIS Tortures, Beheads Chief Archaeologist of Palmyra
ISIS beheaded the chief archaeologist of the ancient city of Palmyra and hung his headless body there.
Judea and Samaria Civil Administration Invites Arabs to Learn about Glorious Jewish Past
The panel made it the duty of the military commander in the area to enforce making the site accessible.
Old Meets New
While building in Arnona, a 2000-year-old Mikvah was found, but what was found in the Mikvah was even more interesting...
Great Synagogue, Shulhof of Vilna Rediscovered 70 Years After Nazi Destruction
Israeli, Lithuanian and American researchers have tracked down the remains of the Great Synagogue of Vilna.
‘Jewish Holy Temples Never Existed’ Says Israeli Arab MK
An Israeli Arab MK tells a radio interviewer the two Jewish Holy Temples in Jerusalem did not exist.
Haifa U. Research Argues Europe Imported Its First Chickens from Israel
The question is: Back then, did Europe also label the chickens differently if they came from Jewish settlements?
Steinberg Family, Birthright-Israel Turned Personal Tragedy into Eternity
The Steinberg family and Birthright Israel have transformed a one family's tragedy into eternal heritage for others.
Thief Returns ancient Roman Artifacts: ‘They Brought Me Nothing but Trouble’
"I stole them in July 1995 and since then they have brought me nothing but trouble. Please, do not steal antiquities!”
Man Caught in Attempted Tomb Robbing: ‘I Wanted to Banish the Demon that Guards...
The treasure/demon hunting team included children as young as 7 years old. The father was to banish the demon and the children would traverse the tight and airless cave.
2,000 Year Old Mikvah Found Beneath Jerusalem Living Room
An ancient mikvah is discovered beneath a Jerusalem living room.
ISIS Terrorists Mine, Booby-Trap Ancient Palmyra, UNESCO Site
ISIS terrorists have mined and booby-trapped Syria's ancient city of Palmyra.
Rare Inscription from King David Discovered in Jerusalem Hills
"Who Are You, Eshbaʽal Ben Beda?" The fourth inscription revealed so far dating to the Kingdom of Judah.
Church from 6th Century Discovered near Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Highway
Widening "Highway 1" has unearthed the church, oil lamps, a mosaic floor and mother-of-pearl shells.
Rare 1,000 Yr Old Ketubah on Exhibit in Jerusalem
An extremely rare 1,000-year-old ketuba inscribed in Aramaic is now on exhibit in the National Library in Jerusalem.
5,000-Year-Old Seal in Galilee May Depict First Known Music Scene
Woodstock was not so original, according to Israeli archaeologists.
Section of Ancient Jerusalem’s Lower Aqueduct Discovered
“With Joy Shall Ye Draw Water…”
American Tourist Dies in Tragedy at Masada
An American woman has died in Israel after possibly suffering heat stroke and falling while hiking at Masada.
Israel’s 5-Year Upgrade Plan for Western Wall
Israel's new government has approved a five-year plan to upgrade and develop the area around the Western Wall.
1,400-Year-Old Wine Press Mysteriously Appears in Jerusalem
A Jerusalem jogger stumbled over an ancient wine press that hadn't been there before. The Israel Antiquities Authority was stumped...
Israeli Antiquities Squad Stops Wannabe’ ‘Tomb Raiders’ at Ancient Roman Catacomb
In a dramatic ambush operation, Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) officials caught two would-be grave robbers red-handed as they tried to pilfer an ancient Roman period burial site in the Galilee today.