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Rare First Temple Clay Seal Unearthed in Jerusalem

"The seal supports the biblical record of there being a governor of Jerusalem during the period."

Intact 3,800-Year-Old Mudbrick Passageway with Supported Vault Discovered in Jezreel Valley

“Tel Shimron National Park is a time capsule capturing 5,000 years of captivating history in the heart of the Jezreel Valley."

Illegal Construction on Biblical site Prompts Rare Israeli Action

Despite its location in Area B, Israel's Civil Administration has decided to act in Tel Aroma to prevent further damage to the site.

Rare Great Revolt-Era Half-Shekel Found in Judean Desert

The words "Holy Jerusalem" are inscribed in ancient Hebrew script on one side of the 2,000-year-old silver coin.

‘Twins Cave’ in Israel Possibly Used for Necromancy in Roman Times

Some crevices contained groups of oil lamps mixed with weapons and pottery vessels from earlier periods or placed with human skulls.

Kingdom of Judah Expanded Earlier than Thought, New Study Finds

Hebrew University study shows that the kingdom began expanding south of Jerusalem as early as the 10th century BCE.

Woman Walking on Israeli Beach Finds 3,000 Year-Old Figurine

The Antiquities Authority confirmed that the figurine represented Hathor, an Egyptian goddess associated with fertility, strength, protection, and wisdom.

Ancient Egyptian Coffin Lids Undergo CT in Jerusalem

The examination shed light on the craftsmanship of the artisans who built them.

Suspects Caught Red-Handed Trying to Rob 2,000-Year-Old Archaeological Site in Northern Israel

Fortunately, the caves, which are among the largest in the area, were not damaged during the recent robbery incidents.

Scholars Expound on Mount Ebal Curse Tablet with Oldest Hebrew Text

The peer review of the small 3,200-year-old curse tablet discovered at Mount Ebal in Samaria more than two years ago is expected to reignite the debate in the archaeological community over the find.

1,800-Year-Old Jewelry Unveiled in Jerusalem

Impressive gold jewelry found in a burial cave in Jerusalem were worn by young girls as amulets against the Evil Eye 1,800 years ago.

Oops: Persian Darius the Great Inscription Found in Israel is Not Authentic

The sherd was left behind from a demonstration on inscriptions for students at Tel Lachish, and wasn't an ancient artifact.

Jerusalem Hospitality Tent to Debut in Historic Kidron Valley

The valley houses the earliest tombs in the most ancient Jewish cemetery in the world, including Zechariah’s Tomb, the Tomb of the Sons of Hezir and Absalom’s Tomb.

Israeli Researchers Uncover Earliest Silver Used as Currency in Levant

The hoards date back more than 3,600 years—to the Middle Bronze Age—or about 500 years before prior estimates.

US Spoon-Feeds the Palestinian Authority a Looted Artifact

It's not clear why the artifact should have been given to the Palestinian Authority which has no cultural or historical connection to the object or the region.

2,000 Year-Old Candle Found By Fourth-Grade Students Excites Israeli Archaeologists

“The finding of the candle may give us a clue as to how far the borders of the ancient site reached. If it weren’t for the children, we wouldn’t know this."

New Partnership Invites American Christian Tourists to Participate in Archaeological Digs in Israel

“Unearth the Land of the Bible” is a 10-day tour starting in April 2023, of archaeological digs at heritage and nature sites of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.

IDF Razes 11 Illegal Arab Structures Near Jericho’s Jewish Archeological Site

The construction is yet another attempt by the Palestinian Authority (PA) to establish facts on the ground in Area c, the parts of Judea and Samaria under direct Israeli control.

Archaeological Proof of Israel – The Jay Shapiro Show [audio]

Archaeological evidence has been found authenticating the proof of the history of the Roman conquest of Jerusalem in the Year 70 CE

Rare Discovery in Ancient Shiloh – 5 Intact 2,000-Year-Old Giant Jugs

During the excavation, additional finds were found such as coins, a key that was probably used to open a box, and a wooden game cube.

Israeli Scientists Uncover Traces of Fire Dating Back At Least 800 Millenia

The scientists used AI tools to search for molecular signals from the stone tools.

Ancient Mikveh Discovered While Excavating Foundation for Western Wall Elevator

Visitors taking the elevator to the Kotel will be able to see the ancient Jewish ritual bath.

Surprising Source Sheds Light on Ancient Nabataean–Roman Trade Across the Negev

Spices were not the only commodity traded over the ancient “Incense Route” that linked the Arabian Peninsula and the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea and ran through the Land of Israel.

Muslims Vandals Use Ancient Artifacts to Block Jewish Visits to Temple Mount

Muslim vandals blocked early Sunday morning the paths on the Temple Mount on which the Jewish visitors usually traverse with rocks metal polls, and ancient artifacts, some apparently dating to the Second Temple era some 2,000 years ago.

Arab Caught with Treasure Trove of Archeological Artifacts

Police were looking for illegal weapons, instead they found an archaeological treasure trove.

‘Shema Yisrael’ Pendants Discovered During Excavations in Sobibor Death Camp

Over the past year, researchers have identified their origin in Eastern Europe: from Lviv in Ukraine, and from Poland and Czechoslovakia.

Spectacular Ancient Treasure Discovered in Shipwrecks off the Coast of Caesarea

The underwater remains also include rare personal effects of the shipwreck victims.

1,900-Year-Old Sarcophagus Lid Rescued from Ashkelon Garbage Dump

The marble artifact from Roman times, which weighs some two tons, is believed to have been stolen from a construction site and discarded on an illegal trash heap.

Antiquities Seized from Arab Bandits Believed to be Loot Taken by Bar Kochba Rebels...

Police on patrol noticed during routine activity a car driving illegally. To their amazement, they found a crate in the trunk, containing impressive and unusual archaeological finds.

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