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Remnants of 1,500-year-old church discovered in southern Israel

During excavations south of Rahat, remnants of an ancient Byzantine church were uncovered, with etchings of ships on its walls; 'While the ship is an ancient Christian symbol, these carvings likely illustrate the actual vessels that brought the pilgrims to the Holy Land,' say researchers

Yaron Drukman | 05.23.24

Norwegian scientists recreate 4,000-year-old warrior's face

Norwegian University of Science and Technology researchers recreate ancient man's face using DNA analysis; archaeologist Birgitte Skar: 'We think he drowned,' believing that seabed sand preserved his body

Yogev Israeli | 05.18.24

Newly discovered lost branch of the Nile may solve ancient pyramid mystery

Researchers using satellite data have discovered an ancient branch of the Nile River near 31 pyramids in Egypt, including the one at Giza; estimate that the ancient Egyptians used this branch, now covered by sand and agricultural land, to transport the massive stones from southern Egypt for pyramid construction

Associated Press | 05.17.24

Red squirrels instrumental in spreading leprosy in medieval England, study finds

New study sheds light on mysterious development of leprosy strain across UK, suggesting red squirrels were main agents of contraction for humans

Yogev Israeli | 05.14.24

פסל של אל היין דיוניסוס, שהתגלה באתר הווילה שזוהתה באופן כמעט ודאי כזו שבה מת אוגוסטוס קיסר

Archaeologists on brink of uncovering Augustus' final resting place

Villa, entombed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, may contain artifacts linked to Emperor Augustus's death; is this the key to locating where the esteemed Roman emperor died?

Yogev Israeli | 05.08.24

חומת העיר ירושלים כפי שהתגלתה בחפירות רשות העתיקות בעיר דוד, והחוקרים ד"ר ג'ו עוזיאל, ד"ר פיליפ ווקסבוביץ ואורטל כלף

Trees reveal when events recounted in the Bible took place

Research presents over 100 radiocarbon dates, derived from four different excavation sites across the City of David which were determined through the analysis of organic artifacts such as grape seeds, date pits and even bat skeletons found inside one of the structures

Yaron Drukman | 05.02.24

Children find 1,200-year-old coin near Sea of Galilee

Children participating in archaeological program discover coin from Muslim rule era; 'These findings highlight the site's complex and multilayered history,' researcher says

Ilana Curiel | 04.26.24

Rare 6,000-year-old ivory jug discovered near Be'er Sheva

Archaeologists believe artifact part of hidden ritual treasure, enhancing our knowledge of Chalcolithic era and its regional and distant cultural and trade links

Yaron Drukman | 04.10.24

איור שממחיש את הכנת הקאנו ששימש כארון הקבורה

Researchers find 7,000-year-old advanced canoes used in the Mediterranean Sea

Fragments of five ancient canoes reveal maritime technology began advancing at a rapid pace during the Neolithic era and was used throughout the Mediterranean Sea

Yogev Israeli | 04.03.24

Palestinian charged with destruction of archaeological site in West Bank

Jenin resident arrested on suspicion of damaging Um Rehan site in northern West Bank after Antiquities Authority inspectors located him with truck at site

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.27.24

Palestinians demolish Jewish archaeological site in West Bank

Aerial footage shows how Palestinians turn remains of Second Temple Jewish settlement into a parking lot; Israeli authorities arrest perpetrators

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.20.24

Limestone bust of Ramses II found in Egypt

Archaeologists in Egypt unearth section of large Ramses II statue

Nearly 4-meter-long bust depicting the king alongside hieroglyphic inscription was uncovered in a joint Egypt-U.S. archaeological mission

Reuters | 03.05.24

Ancient Israelite coin from 132 AD found in desert during excavation

Coin with ancient Hebrew writing, containing the words 'Eleazar HaCohen' imprinted on it, was found during a recent excavation in the Judean desert, casting some archeological light on the Bar-Kokhba era

ynet correspondents | 03.04.24

Study sheds light on ancient Philistine rituals

Archaeologists excavating city of biblical Goliath analyze remains of plants found in temples and find indications of use of psychoactive seeds in religious rites

Ynet | 02.27.24

התיבה כפי שמוצגת באגף הארכיאולוגיה של מוזיאון ישראל

Archeologists uncover rare limestone box dating to Second Temple period

Experts say sectioned box likely used to display products in Jewish shops which played large role in daily lives of locals under Roman rule

Yaron Drukman | 02.21.24

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