Mystery: New Pit Opens in Temple Mount Floor
The IAA “must conduct an orderly rescue excavation at the site and disclose its contents to the general public.”
Only in Israel: Boy Went Mushroom Picking, Found Byzantine Marble Slab with Greek Inscription...
"The country's recent rainstorms have uncovered archaeological finds that were buried in the ground."
Blue Eyed Blondes Invaded Israel 6,500 Years Ago: DNA Study
"This study of 22 individuals is one of the largest ancient DNA studies carried out from a single archaeological site, and by far the largest ever reported in the Near East."
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.
Seal Bearing Name of King Josiah’s Court Official Uncovered in City of David
The name Nathan-Melech appears once in the Bible, in the second book of Kings 23:11, where he is described as an official in the court of King Josiah, who took part in the religious reform that the king was implementing.
6-Year-Old Boy Discovers 3,500-Year-Old Tablet
The tablet depicts the scene of a man leading a captive. This is an important person, wearing a skirt, holding a captive man whose hands are tied behind his back.
Girl, 11, Finds Rare Silver Coin, 2000-Years-Old, Minted at the Temple
The girl came with her family to the Emek Tzurim Sifting Project in Jerusalem.
Two-Thousand-Year-Old Ring Unearthed in the City Of David
This ring allows us to personally connect with an individual’s personal story from 2,000 years ago.
Tablet with God’s Name, Biblical Curse, Discovered on ‘Curse Mount’ Ebal in Samaria
The correlation between the 3,200-year-old lead tablet and the event described in Deuteronomy 27 is obvious.
TAU Dig Outside Jerusalem Unearths a Rival to King Solomon’s Temple
The Moẓa temple's architectural plan and decorations that adorn the ritual vessels are similar to those attributed to Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem in the Book of Kings I chapter 6.
Researchers: ‘We Have Found Biblical Ziklag’
The great range of complete vessels is testimony to everyday life during the reign of King David.
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.”
Scientists Pinpoint Earth’s Magnetic Field on Av 9, 586 BCE, Reveal Immensity of Jerusalem’s...
The long memory of the Jewish People in the service of science.
Lost First-Temple Jewish City Discovered Under IDF Training Base
According to the finds, the site remained abandoned for years and resettled in the Byzantine period, by a Christian population.
Excavations Reveal First Temple Treasures, Large Pool System Outside Jerusalem
Pools and an elaborate fountain dating back 1500 years, a capital typical of First Temple-era royal estates, and a rare and ancient silver coin among the finds.
Emperor Justinian Mosaic Inscription Unearthed near Damascus Gate
The Greek inscription mentioning the Byzantine emperor Justinian was exposed on a mosaic floor in a room that was probably used as a hostel for pilgrims.
Almost Fully Intact Clay Pomegranate From Tabernacle Time Found In Tel Shiloh
By Ilanit Chernick
In an exciting and rare find announced on the eve of Chanukah, a small ceramic pomegranate dating back to the times of...
First Temple Beka Weight Unearthed in Jerusalem Sifting Project
The weight, which dates back to the First Temple period, was found in archaeological soil originating from the foot of Robinson's Arch at the Western Wall, just north of the City of David.
Magnificent Second Temple-Era Building Discovered in Jerusalem
“The new route provides a better understanding of the complex and important site known as the Western Wall tunnels."
Hungarian Archaeologists Unearth Herod’s Fortress, Ritual Bath, East of Jordan River
The architecture of the Herodian bath is very similar to the baths and cisterns discovered in nearby Qumran (across the Dead Sea).
Hidden Script Uncovered in Fragments of Dead Sea Scrolls
An Israel Antiquities Authority researcher examined scroll fragments with the aid of advanced imaging equipment at the Dead Sea Scrolls’ conservation labs, and was thrilled to discover letters that are invisible to the naked eye.
Incredible Second Temple-Era Amethyst Seal Found Under the Kotel
The amethyst seal was discovered at The Sifting Project while examining soil samples from the base of the Western Wall.
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."
Watch: The Dead are Swimming in the Water
Arabs turned a millennia old burial cave into a water cistern.
Magnificent Remains of First-Temple Period Palace Discovered under Jerusalem’s Famous Promenade
The magnificent structure—built in the period between King Hezekiah and King Josiah—indicates the restoration of Jerusalem after the Assyrian siege of the city in 701 BCE, during the reign of King Hezekiah.
4,000 Years Old Mysterious Tomb with Rock Art Exposed in Upper Galilee
What makes this dolmen so unique is its huge dimensions, the structure surrounding it and, most importantly, the artistic decorations engraved in its ceiling.
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.
3,000-Year-Old Purple Dye Industry Revealed Near Haifa
The most prestigious clothes in this era were dyed with the famous purple (Hebrew: argaman and techelet), produced from the glands of maritime snails of the Murex snail family.
Waqf Cements Over Ancient Mysterious Pit Discovered on Temple Mount
The Waqf which has destroyed Jewish artifacts on the Temple Mount covered up the hole with cement.
Western Wall Plaza Excavations Yield First Temple Hebrew-Inscribed Message
"In the register beneath the double line is an inscription in ancient Hebrew: 'LESARAR,' with no spacing between the words and no definite article. It denotes 'Lesar Ha'Ir,' meaning 'belonging to the governor of the city.'"