Archaeology
News and features about archaeological finds linking stories from the Torah and Prophets, or other historical events to the State of Israel
The examination shed light on the craftsmanship of the artisans who built them.
The inscription found in the City of David dates from the end of the Second Temple period.
The main settlement at Einat Shu’a was in the Roman-Byzantine periods.
The Roman-era ship sank in a storm along with architectural elements likely intended for a temple or theater.
The 3,200-year-old find could prove Israelites were literate when they entered the land.
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.
