Impressive Hiding Complex dating back to Bar Kokhba Revolt revealed near the Sea of Galilee
It is the most extensive hiding complex discovered to date in the Galilee. The excavation uncovered finds that reveal dramatic episodes in the history of the Jewish people.
First-Ever Inscribed Milestone Deciphered Near Sea of Galilee
For the first time, an inscription on a milestone has been deciphered on the Roman road to the east of the Sea of ​​Galilee.
2,000-Year-Old Ring Discovered in Jerusalem’s Old City
Israel Antiquity Authority archaeologists have uncovered a two-thousand-year-old ring with a solitaire gemstone in excavations in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem.
Archaeologists Uncover Rare 1,500-Year-Old Linen Lamp Wick
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) recently announced the uncovering of a rare and unique archaeological artifact; a lamp wick dating back 1,500 years to the Byzantine period. Although small in size, the find is significant as it is one of the few such items to have survived from antiquity.
Archaeologists and Rabbis Fight Over Bones in a Roman Catacomb
A dispute recently broke out in Rome between archaeologists and Orthodox Jews over ancient bones found in catacombs under a villa that once belonged to Mussolini. The outcome will determine whether the Jews whose bones they were, will see the resurrection of the dead.
First Full Hebrew Spelling of ‘Jerusalem’ Unearthed on Second Temple Inscription
The first epigraphic testimony noting the full spelling of Jerusalem in letters was unveiled at Jerusalem’s Israel Museum for the first time today (Tuesday) in a joint press conference of the museum and the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Curator at The Israel Museum: ‘The Dead Sea Scrolls may be Most Significant Discovery in 20th Century’
Ido Bruno, Director of the Israel Museum called The Dead Sea Scrolls ‘the most important treasure that the museum holds.’
3,000 Years of Biblical History Unveiled: The Kishle
The walls at the Tower of David Museum’s Kishle exhibit can talk. They uncover thousands of years of archaeological evidence pointing to layers of Jewish continuity in Israel’s eternal capital of Jerusalem.