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.
Training IDF Soldiers Uncover Large Scale Antiquities Robbery in Gush Etzion
"The scope of the robbery is disturbing... It is impossible to know what treasures are disappearing out there every night."
Incense from Sheba for Solomon’s Temple: JJAR Posts 4 Fascinating Articles on Judean Kingdom’s...
The Jerusalem Journal of Archaeology has published Volume 4 on the archaeology of Jerusalem.
Ancient Site Restored after Modern Vandalism
Nabatean King Obodas, revered as a deity, built the southern Negev city of Avdat 2000 years ago. Vandals tried to destroy it three years ago. Now it has been restored.
PM Netanyahu : UNESCO Resolution is ‘Theater of the Absurd’
PM Netanyahu invited members of UNESCO to take a trip to the Arch of Titus to view the treasures of the Holy Temple and refresh their historic memories.
Watch: The Dead are Swimming in the Water
Arabs turned a millennia old burial cave into a water cistern.
Ancient Jars Found in Judea Reveal Earth’s Magnetic Field is Fluctuating, Not Diminishing
Tel Aviv University, Hebrew U., UC San Diego researchers: New evidence says geomagnetic force 'spiked' in 8th century BCE
Stone Age, Canaanite, Arrowheads and Blades Found in Judean Foothills
Archaeological excavations of the Israel Antiquities Authority done prior to laying down a sewer line turned up evidence of human habitation 9,000 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.
Stolen Ancient Coins, Magical Artifacts, and Weapons Seized in Raid on Jerusalem Home
Hundreds of ancient finds, including rare bone and ivory artifacts from the biblical period, were seized.
In Egypt, 40 Mummies Discovered South of Cairo
At least 10 of the mummies are children, officials said. Colorful mummy cases, pottery and papyri were also found.
Amazing New Discoveries in Western Wall Tunnels, Including Ancient Theater
Excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority uncovered large portions of courses of the Western Wall that have been hidden for 1,700 years, including an ancient Roman theater.
‘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.
Hebrew U Archaeologists Unveil Seal Impressions Used Thousands of Years Ago
Sealed, signed and delivered.
US Donation to Israel for Largest Middle East Archaeology Library
Israel’s image of an archaeological center of the world gets a new boost.
Rare Mosaic Discovered in Roman Period Golan Synagogue
The rich mosaic design may be proof that the synagogue was transformed from a place dedicated to learning, to a place of prayer for the entire local community.
2,800 Year Old Farm House Uncovered in Rosh Ha-‘Ayin
An impressive 2,800 year old farm house, which comprised twenty-three rooms, was uncovered in recent weeks during archaeological excavations the Israel Antiquities Authority is carrying out in Rosh Ha-‘Ayin.
Eight Is Not Enough: History of the Ancient Candles in Israel
The Hanukkah commandment is to light the candles at the front door, or in a window overlooking the street, so they may be seen by passersby, as an announcement of the miracle.
Jordan Adds to Western Wall Mixed-Gender Prayer Controversy
Jordan demands that Israel "return jurisdiction" over a part of the Western Wall to the Islamic Waqf.
Alabama Prof. Uncovers 2,000-Year-Old Village in Northern Israel
”Shikhin,” in northern Israel, is mentioned many times in the Talmud. Its location had not been known until a US-led team of archaeologists found it, along with an ancient synagogue.
Hikers Find Cache of Rare Coins from 2,300 Years Ago
Three Israeli Caving Club hikers found the cache in a stalactite cave in northern Israel.
WATCH: Arab Bandits Caught on Drone Illegally Digging at Ancient Tekoa Archaeology Site
The IDF was alerted to the scene but the bandits fled before they could be arrested.
Jewish Money in the Civil War to be Shown in Jerusalem
Two rare 150-year-old tokens issued by a kosher restaurant from the U.S. civil war period are to be shown this week in Jerusalem.
Million-Year-Old Cave Found in Shomron
A million-year-old cave was discovered in western Samaria during work to move the security fence nearer the Jewish community of Tzofim, located east of...
Archaeologists Stymied by King Jehoash and Amaziah’s Mysterious Jerusalem Canals
"The mystery only thickened when we found the second facility to the south."
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...
Unique 1,800-Year-Old Sarcophagus Found at Ashkelon Building Site
An extremely rare sarcophagus has been uncovered at a building site in Ashkelon.
Second Temple Era Inkwell Discovered in Gush Etzion
The discovery of the inkwell supports the view that literacy was relatively common among the Jewish population in the Land of Israel during the Second Temple period.
Proof of ‘Solomon’s Copper Mines’ Found in Israel
The Timna Valley copper mines in southern Israel are considered to date back to ancient Egypt, but Tel Aviv University archaeologists now reveal they actually are from the period of King Solomon.
Israel Returns Looted 3,000 Year-Old Egyptian Sarcophagi
After journeying from the Western Desert tombs of Egypt, through Dubai, Europe and Israel, two 3,000 year-old stolen artifacts are making their way home on Sunday.
