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המקווה התגלה לא רחוק מרומא
Rare discovery of ancient mikveh near Rome reveals area's Jewish history
Archaeologists uncovered a 1,600-year-old mikveh and synagogue in Ostia Antica, near Rome; The discovery sheds light on ancient Jewish life, cultural exchange, and the deep historical presence of Jewish communities in Roman civilization
Itamar Eichner | 03.12.25
מנהלי החפירה, זובייר עדוי וכפיר ארביב, בוחנים את הממצא הנדיר
What happened to this nun? Archaeologists uncover bizarre remains in Jerusalem
Experts uncover first physical evidence of extreme asceticism among Byzantine nuns, finding skeleton bound in iron rings beneath church altar; discovery sheds new light on role of women in monasticism and ancient self-mortification practices      
Yaron Drukman | 03.10.25
חואן, התייר מקליפורניה, מציג את המטבע הנדיר שמצא בשילה הקדומה
Tourist from California finds rare Second Temple era coin in Shiloh
Juan from California locates rare find in Ancient Shiloh archeological site Mateh Binyamin Regional Council archeological site said to be the Israelites first sanctuary in Canaan
Yogev Israeli | 02.20.25
חפצים שנמצאו בחלקת הקבר
Egypt announces discovery of the tomb of King Thutmose II
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of Egypt's Supreme Council described the discovery as one of the most significant in recent decades
Ynet | 02.19.25
מפעל הזכוכית בחברון
Ancient glass workshop uncovered in Hebron, shedding light on centuries-old craft
Archaeologists stunned to uncover remarkable ancient glass production facility during routine survey in Hebron’s Jewish quarter; findings to be presented at special conference in Jerusalem
Ynetnews | 02.10.25
האתר, מבט מהאוויר
Archaeologists discover southern Arabian trade links in Negev graves
Archaeologists uncover a 2,500-year-old burial site in the Negev linked to ancient Arabian trade networks, revealing flint artifacts, jewelry and amulets; Findings highlight the region’s role as a crossroads of cultures and commerce 
Yaron Drukman | 02.05.25
הכתב המסתורי
India offers $1 million reward to whoever deciphers ancient Indus script
The Indus Valley Civilization thrived thousands of years ago but its script continues to elude researchers across the world; Roman-era coin trove found in the Netherlands
Meshi Ayad | 02.03.25
כתובת אבן הגבול, שתרגומה: "דיוקלטינוס ומקסימיאנוס האוגוסטים, וקונסטנטינוס ומקסימיאנוס הקיסרים, הורו להציב את האבן המסמנת את גבולות השדות של היישובים תירת'אס וגולגול. נעשה בפיקוחו של באסיליאקוס (שמו של הפקיד הקיסרי)"
Roman administrative practices revealed in boundary stone excavations
Archaeologists uncover Roman boundary stone in northern Galilee, revealing insights into Emperor Diocletian’s tax reforms during Tetrarchy; Greek inscription mentions unknown villages and imperial official, shedding light on Roman administrative practices and rural life
Yogev Israeli | 01.16.25
סימני החציבה המסתוריים שהתגלו ברצפת המבנה
Jewish cultic edifice uncovered in Jerusalem's City of David
Israeli archeologists say unusual building dates to the First Temple period and was likely in use before religious reforms mentioned in the Bible
Ynet | 01.14.25
אחד הפסלים שהוחרבו על ידי אנשי דאעש בעיר נמרוד שבעיראק
Iraqi archaeologists piece together ancient treasures ravaged by Islamic State
A decade after jihadists ransacked Iraq's famed Nimrud site, archaeologists have been painstakingly putting together its ancient treasures, shattered into tens of thousands of tiny fragments
AFP, Yogev Israeli | 01.09.25
Byzantine period discovery near Kiryat Gat
Ancient Byzantine monastery unveiled
A 600-year-old monastery was discovered near Kiryat Gat with a remarkable mosaic floor
01.08.25
ציור במערת שובה CHAUVET בצרפת
Israeli archaeologists explain why no wall paintings found in Israel
Experts posit that large animals commonly seen on prehistoric wall paintings in Europe were already extinct in the Levant, locals saw no need to express their depictions
Ynet | 01.07.25
הפסיפס עם הפסוק מספר דברים
Rare Byzantine-era winepress and monastery found in southern Israel
Archaeologists uncover 1,500-year-old Byzantine monastery, featuring colorful mosaic floor with Deuteronomy verse; nearby, a sophisticated winepress and imported artifacts highlight settlement’s wealth and significance in Roman-Byzantine times
Yaron Drukman | 01.06.25
העדויות שהתגלו והעידו על שינוי בקרני הכבשים על ידי בני האליטה בעיר היירקונפוליס
In ancient Egypt, elite burial practices included sheep horn manipulation
Archaeological evidence from Hierakonpolis reveals elite Egyptians deliberately modified sheep horns, employing techniques like breaking and reshaping, likely for symbolic purposes; This example of human manipulation underscores the elite's control over nature, transforming livestock into symbols of status and dominance
Yogev Israeli | 01.05.25
מקווה הטהרה שנחשף לא רחוק מהר הבית
Experts find private mikveh from Second Temple period in Jerusalem dig
Israel Antiquities Authority archeologists say private ritual bath was a luxury few Jews could afford during the Early Roman period
Ynet | 01.03.25
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