Archaeology
News and features about archaeological finds linking stories from the Torah and Prophets, or other historical events to the State of Israel
“The rare findings deepen the understanding of both the beginnings of urbanization and of professional specialization in the land of Israel.”
“Gaon is the soundtrack of Israeli life,” says Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion.
“The ancient sources implying Queen Zenobia converted to Judaism are possibly accurate,” Haggai Olshanetsky, of University of Warsaw, told JNS.
The ornate discs were probably intended to enhance carrying handles for a coffin, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority.
The rare find depicts a drinking contest.
After nearly a century of archaeological silence, the ancient stones of Sebastia are speaking again as Israeli excavators uncover remarkable finds.
The colorful 1,600-year-old Be’er Shema mosaic includes 55 medallions decorated with scenes of hunting, animals and everyday life.
The Mamilla Pool the capital served between the fourth and seventh centuries.
Israeli archaeologists say it is the second such find at the same site within the last year.
The exhibits reflect the museum’s vision: “Connecting our ancient history and traditions with local contemporary art,” says director Suzanne Landau.
The statuettes, discovered in Tel Malhata in 2017, indicate the presence of a Christian community in southern Israel 1,500 years ago.
“When you dig here you touch the Bible with your own hands,” said Yossi Dagan, chairman of the Samaria Regional Council.
