Tag: Nir Distelfeld
Diver Discovers 900-Year-Old Crusaders Sword off Haifa Beach
“The discovery of ancient finds by swimmers and leisure divers is a growing phenomenon in recent years, with the increasing popularity of these sports.”
IDF Soldier Finds, Returns 2nd Century Coin from Mt. Carmel
The find was reported to the National Treasures Department of the Israel Antiquities Authority and the soldier received a certificate of appreciation for good citizenship.
Israeli Arab Electrician Unearths 4500-Year Old Dagger Blade, Vessels, in Burial Grave
IAA representative Nir Distelfeld rushed to the scene and received from Yassin the exciting findings which will be transferred to the state treasury.
Israeli Kids Discover 1,600 Year-Old Gold Coin in Galilee
The emperor Theodosius II abolished the post of the ‘Nasi’, the Prince of the Sanhedrin Council.
Heavy Rains Unearth Ancient Horse Figurines in Northern Israel
"It should be noted that in our region, almost only men were depicted in figurines as riding horses, while women were carved in the context of fertility, motherhood, and sexuality."
Hiking Woman Finds 1,700-Year-Old Stone Busts
"The discovery of the busts fills in another piece of the puzzle in our understanding of the material culture of the people of this land in the past."
Tomb Raiders Caught Red-Handed in Northern Israel
Three grave robbers were caught as they were raiding a burial cave excavation in northern Israel, stealing precious artifacts.
