Archaeology is a big problem for the Palestinian cause The stone seal that was just discovered doesn’t refer to any indigenous Palestinian holidays, nor does it bear any ancient Palestinian symbols—because none of those things exist. Moshe Phillips Sept. 3, 2024
Rare First Temple-era stone seal unearthed in Jerusalem The seal, unearthed by the Temple Mount's southern wall, is believed to date back 2,700 years and to have been used by a senior official in the Kingdom of Judah's administration, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority. JNS Staff Aug. 29, 2024
Jewish kitchenware unearthed in Jerusalem’s ancient drainage channel Items such as expensive oils, grape seeds and 2,000-year-old eggshells were discovered during an excavation near the City of David. JNS Staff Aug. 13, 2024
New center at Yad Vashem showcases millions of Holocaust artifacts “The facility was designed to strike a delicate balance between conservation and accessibility, between past and future,” explains Yad Vashem chairman Dani Dayan. Judy Lash Balint July 10, 2024
Ancient stone mask uncovered on Mount Hebron Leading archaeologists theorize the artifact may have represented an ancient deified ancestor figure or primordial supernatural entity that held profound symbolic importance for the prehistoric population. Hanan Greenwood June 4, 2024
Archaeology, Passover and Zionism The Jewish holidays—every one of them—are inextricably bound to the Holy Temple and the Temple Mount. Islam cannot say the same thing. Moshe Phillips April 26, 2024
Israeli student discovers rare Roman-era oil lamp The lamp lit up the nights for Roman soldiers who guarded a fort on the Scorpions Ascent along an important ancient trade route, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority. March 27, 2024
Swords into menorahs: Chanukah lamps made of weapon parts Such items at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem reflect military history from the last century, and ties the miracle of Chanukah with Israel’s nationhood. Dec. 11, 2023
Artifacts found on ancient Muslim pilgrimage road were used for sorcery The artifacts, found in the 1990s on the ancient Darb al-Hajj route from Cairo to Mecca, were likely employed in magic rituals to ward off the evil eye, heal diseases and more, according to a newly released study. Pesach Benson Sept. 11, 2023
