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Authorities apprehend 4 looters at ancient Galilee archaeological site

Suspects from Kafr Kanna caught looting ancient site of Horvat Binit, key Lower Galilee location tied to olive oil production during Hellenistic period; authorities stress importance of preserving Israel’s archaeological heritage for future generations

Ynet | 12.23.24

מספר דוגמאות לשימוש בכלים קהים שבאמצעותם נרצחו עשרות גברים, נשים וילדים בתקופת הברונזה הקדומה

Experts uncover evidence of ancient cannibalism in UK

Archeological analysis of over 3,000 bone fragments found in a UK site dating to the Early Bronze Age suggests slaughter in area included cannibalistic practices

Yogev Israeli | 12.17.24

עבודת המחקר בנקבת עין ג'וויזה, שהובילה לאיתור פניני המערות

Rare cave pearls unearthed in Jerusalem Hills reveal ancient treasures

Archaeologists discover 50 rare cave pearls in Ein Jawiza aqueduct near Jerusalem, some encasing pottery shards and plaster from ancient periods; artifacts, spanning from Iron Age to Byzantine era, reveal human activity and aqueduct maintenance over thousands of years

Yogev Israeli | 12.16.24

The earliest complete stone tablet of the 10 Commandments

Ancient 10 Commandments tablet to be auctioned at Sotheby’s for up to $2 million

It dates back to the late Roman Byzantine period

Ariella Lahyani, ILTV | 12.13.24

Study finds 1st evidence of prehistoric religious rites in Galilee cave

Experts map Manot Cave after finding turtle-shaped rock dating back 35,000 years likely used for religious rites; Discovery offers unique outlook into early human belief system

Eitan Glickman | 12.11.24

סימנים שהתגלו על העצמות והעידו על תהליך החניטה של בני משפחת האצולה קאומון

Mummification found in late Medieval France, study

Experts locate remains with surgical wounds dating back to 16th century French nobles; process likely used to preserve bodies before final burial

Yogev Israeli | 12.04.24

סוגי חותמות שמתוארכות לשנת 3200 לפנה"ס (לערך)

World's oldest writing system originated from iconographic seals, study finds

Experts looking into origins of writing find links between proto-cuneiform and Sumerian usage of seals to follow agriculture and textile production

Yogev Israeli | 12.01.24

הפטרוגליף בדמות דג-עז, שהתגלה במצרים ושויך למזל גדי

Capricorn rock art unearthed in Egypt sheds light on zodiac history

Archaeologists discovered the first zodiac depiction - Capricorn petroglyph carved near El-Hosh; Likely created in the Greco-Roman period, reflecting astrological influences from Mesopotamia, blending local traditions with zodiac’s wide cultural reach

Yogev Israeli | 11.27.24

כתב האלפבית על גליל החרס שהתגלה בחפירות בתל אום-אל מרה שבסוריה

4,400-year-old alphabet script uncovered in Syria, the oldest in history

The oldest alphabetic script in human history has been discovered inscribed on clay cylinders in a tomb excavation in Syria, dating back to approximately 2400 BCE; This groundbreaking find, along with other artifacts uncovered in the region, suggests that the story of the alphabet may be entirely different from what was previously understood

Yogev Israeli | 11.25.24

ספלים מתקופות שונות, שנושאים את דיוקנו של האל המצרי בס

Egyptian ancient rituals included hallucinogenic cocktails, study reveals

Researchers suggest the contents of the 2,000-year-old mug were consumed to induce hallucinations or prophetic dreams during rituals related to the ancient Egyptian god Bes, associated with childbirth, protection and magical purification

Yogev Israeli | 11.18.24

Archaeologists reveal what they discovered in first century Russian Jewish quarter

Researchers find the oldest synagogue outside of Israel that stood for about 500 years; The ancient neighborhood in southwest Russia includes an irrigation system and residential structures

Itamar Eichner | 11.17.24

Hezbollah operates from heritage sites in Lebanon, but Israel gets blamed for targeting them

Lebanon turns to UNESCO claiming Israel is trying to 'erase' the country's cultural heritage; Hezbollah uses the ancient sites to store weapons and launch rocket attacks on Israel

Lior Ben Ari | 11.07.24

צילום אווירי של חפירת רשות העתיקות ליד בית שמש

5,000-year-old settlement shows evidence of early urbanization in Israel

Near Beit Shemesh a public building was uncovered that might have served as a cultic worship site, with a room containing dozens of intact vessels, and a pottery kiln about 5,000 years old - one of the earliest ever found in Israel

Ynetnews | 10.29.24

עיטור קיר בו מופיע טקס פולחני אל מול סירתו של האל ח'נום שמובלת על ידי אנשי דת

Experts uncover 2,000-year-old wall paintings in ancient Egyptian temple

Archaeologists working to restore Esna Temple close to Luxor uncover color pigments and details previously unseen in similar religious complexes in the region

Yogev Israeli | 10.27.24

האזור שבו נמצא בית הקברות היהודי העתיק בלונדון

Experts locate hidden medieval Jewish cemetery in London

New find is located below Barbican Estate and was destroyed following Nazi attacks in World War II; researchers estimate was in use for at least 200 years

Itamar Eichner | 10.20.24

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