Israeli Antiquities Squad Stops Wannabe “Tomb Raiders” at Ancient Roman Catacomb
In a dramatic ambush operation, IAA officials caught two would-be grave robbers as they tried to pilfer an ancient Roman period burial site in the Galilee.
Israel’s Constuction Minister Calls to Halt Illegal Excavations on Temple Mount
Housing and Construction Minister Uri Ariel (Jewish Home) made an urgent plea to Israeli Prime Minister on Monday to stop renovations being made on the Temple Mount.
European-Backed Leftist NGO Uses Biblical Archaeology to Fight Jewish Claim on Jerusalem
A left-wing NGO has petitioned Israel’s High Court of Justice to remove control of part of the City of David archaeological site from the hands of the Jews.
Evidence of Ancient Egyptian Influence in Israel Long After Exodus Discovered [PHOTOS]
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered evidence of an ancient Egyptian influence in the land of Israel long after the Biblical exodus from Egypt.
5,000-Year-Old Egyptian Brewery Uncovered in Tel Aviv [PHOTOS]
A pre-construction archaeological excavation in Tel Aviv has uncovered evidence of a popular Tel Aviv cultural practice, showing it dates back thousands of years.
1,000-Year-Old Gold Treasure Found by Divers in Caesarea (PHOTOS)
The largest hoard of gold coins ever discovered in Israel was found in recent weeks on the seabed in the ancient port of Caesarea.
55,000-Year-Old Skull Discovered in Israel: Is This the Missing Link?
Researchers in Israel announced that they had uncovered a 55,000-year-old human skull which supports current theories of modern human evolution and migration.
Israel’s Declaration of Independence Gets Preservation Assist From Dead Sea Scrolls (PHOTOS)
Israel’s Declaration of Independence was photographed Tuesday using special technology, in an effort to preserve it for future generations.
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.
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”
