2,200-Year-Old Edomite Temple Unearthed With Drones
An 2,200-year-old structure, possibly an Edomite palace or temple, was uncovered in archaeological excavations at the heart of a military training area.
Galilee Discovery of Ancient Quarry Reveals Second-Temple Jews Rigorously Observed Purity Laws
According to ancient Jewish law, vessels made of pottery are easily made impure and must be broken. Stone, on the other hand, do not become ritually impure.
Excavation at Gezer Confirms Biblical Account of City’s Fiery Destruction
Recent archeological excavations at the site of the ancient city of Gezer have confirmed the Bible’s account of the city’s destruction by Egypt through fire.
900-Year-Old Women’s Jewelry Discovered in Crusader Fortress [PHOTOS]
A 900-year-old collection of women’s jewelry has been discovered in the kitchen of a Crusader fortress tower in the central Israeli city of Modiʻin.
World War I Battlefield Exposed Near Tel Aviv [PHOTOS]
Students discovered rifle cartridges and shell fragments from the British and Ottoman Empires.
Only in Israel: 1,400-Year-Old Coin Cache Found in Highway Excavation
The cache was discovered alongside a large two-story structure and an adjacent winepress, also exposed during the excavations.
Excavation of Wall Dating to 10th Century BCE May Confirm Samuel 8:13
An ancient wall dating back to the 10th century BCE has been excavated at the Timna copper mines in southern Israel’s Arava desert, lending credence to the biblical story of the capture of Edom in the time of King David.
Important Classical Period Roman Site Contains Ritual Surprise [3D Model]
Archaeologists of the University of Haifa excavations at the Hippos (Sussita) site on the Golan Heights have uncovered a large Roman theater.
Israeli Teens Unearth Remains of 3,700-Year-Old Canaanite Fortress
A group of teenagers working on an archaeological dig in the village of Ibillin in northern Israel uncovered a Canaanite-era fortress dating back 3,700 years.
3,900-Year-Old Egyptian Statue Discovered in Northern Israel
The excavation is being conducted on behalf of the Selz Foundation, which was created as a cooperative program between Hebrew University and the Israel Exploration Society.