Artefacts Help Debunk Theory Questioning King David’s Existence
Artefacts unearthed over the summer by American archaeologists in southern Israel suggest that despite popular academic thought to the contrary, Israel could well have been a kingdom ruled by biblical kings such as David and Solomon. Six clay bullae, or seals, were uncovered during the excavation of Khirbet Summeily, 14 miles east of modern Gaza, […]
Remains of Ancient Olive Oil Discovered in the Lower Galilee (PHOTOS)
The earliest evidence for the use of olive oil in the country, and possibly the entire Middle East, was revealed at an antiquities site in the Lower Galilee.
Archaeologists Unearth 2,800-Year-Old Farmhouse in Israel
The IAA announced this week that a 2,800-year-old farmhouse had been uncovered during excavations carried out prior to construction in the area of Rosh Ha’ayin in central Israel.
Second Temple Era Military Outpost Discovered, Possibly Destroyed By Alexander the Great
Archaeological excavations in Netiv Haasarah have uncovered a Persian era military installation. Netiv Haasarah is a town in the “Gaza envelope” with a population of about 700.
New App “Dig Quest: Israel” Teaches Children About Archaeology In Israel
The App seeks “to make available and accessible to audiences around the world the archaeological treasures of Eretz Israel”
3,300-Year-Old Possible Ritual Site Uncovered at Tel Burma
A 3,300-year-old building has been uncovered at the Tel Burma archaeological site near Kiryat Gat, and evidence suggests it may have been used as a worship site.
Archaeologists Discover Byzantine Compound in Judean Foothills (Photos)
The Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced on Thursday that over the last several weeks, Israeli archaeologists uncovered a compound dating back to the Byzantine period in Ramat Beit Shemesh, southwest of Jerusalem.
5,000-Year-Old Galilean Monument Believed to Predate Biblical Exodus
A very large stone cairn (man-made pile of stones) in the Upper-Galilee, which up until now has been thought to simply be a retaining wall, was recently relabled as a Lunar Monument
Rare Treasure Trove Reveals Jerusalem’s Golden Past (VIDEO)
The city of Jerusalem is often called the city of gold. Now a new exhibit shows that gold often played a big part in the city’s history.
Keep the Pyramids, Give Us the Colosseum
The Egyptian archaeological community is in a tizzy. They are accusing foreign Egyptologists of being Israeli agents hell bent on altering their history.