Archaeology
News and features about archaeological finds linking stories from the Torah and Prophets, or other historical events to the State of Israel
The capital of the northern Kingdom of Israel will be preserved and prepared for visitors.
The texts inform about Jewish women philanthropists, Roman roads and the impact of the Bar Kokhba War, says professor Michael Satlow, who directs the project.
The Palestinian Authority paved a road and is allowing residential building at El-Unuk, a site from the times of Joshua.
Arabs killed 35 Jews who had run out of ammo during the 1948 Independence War.
Young girls were interred with jewelry dedicated to the Roman goddess Luna.
The Tomb of Jonah was not presented to him as a Jewish site, Iraqi historian Omar Mohammed says.
The hook, most likely used for catch sharks or other large marine animals, will be exhibited at the 48th Archaeological Congress.
The archaeological attraction is located near Ben-Gurion Airport and on the Israel Trail.
The destruction near the ancient town of Sebastia highlights the need for the preservation, upkeep and safeguarding of Israeli archaeological sites in Palestinian-controlled areas.
The government body confirmed that an expert, who created the inscription as an educational tool, accidentally left it at the dig site.
The artifact is one of only a few made from pure gold ever found in Israel and dates to at least 1,600 years ago.
The site near the walled Old City was part of the capital’s fortification.
