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'Extremely rare' intentionally broken 2,500 year-old silver coin found

Stone weight engraved to represent its value as one shekel, from the First Temple period of the Kingdom of Judah in 7th century BC, also found by archeologists

i24NEWS | 01.17.24

Israeli breakthrough confirms biblical battle of Gath mentioned in Book of Kings

Israeli study finds evidence of King Hazael of Aram capturing Philistine city Gath, as in 2 Kings, using a method measuring magnetic fields in burnt mudbrick

Ynetnews | 01.07.24

ארכיאולוגית וחיילת מנפות אפר בניסיון למצוא שרידי אדם, קיבוץ בארי

'Archaeological excavations are a calming thing, here, it's hell'

After Hamas' October 7 attack, Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologists were called up to help identify remains of victims in burned houses and combat zones

Ilana Curiel | 01.02.24

חלק משברי הרעפים שהתגלו בחפירות חניון גבעתי

Archaeologists uncover Maccabean-era Greek roof tiles in Jerusalem

Experts say roof tile fragments discovered in City of David are first evidence of such construction in Israel and add style first introduced by Antiochus IV, mentioned in Hanukkah story

Yaron Druckman | 12.08.23

American Jewish tourist vandalizes ancient statues in Jerusalem museum

The religious Jew says statues contrary to Torah when police place him under arrest after smashing 2nd century Roman depiction of the goddess Athena and Griffin the symbol of pagan divinity

Liran Tamari | 10.05.23

Sarcophagi discovered in Roman-era cemetery in Gaza Strip

Researchers have so far uncovered 135 graves in the cemetery established by the Romans about 2,000 years ago. Researcher emphasizes: 'This is the first time that sarcophagi have been discovered in Gaza'

AP | 10.04.23

ראש החץ עשוי קוורציט, שהשתמר ותוארך כבן 3,000 שנה

Ancient arrowhead uncovered in melting glacier in Norway

The arrowhead made of quartzite was uncovered as a result of the gradual melting of ice and snow in the Norwegian mountains due to climate change; Discovery sheds new light on the lives of Nordland reindeer hunters and the hunting tools they used approximately 3,000 years ago

Yogev Israeli | 10.03.23

Previously unknown chambers found in ancient pyramid

A German-Egyptian team discovers eight storage rooms hidden in the 4,500-year-old pyramid of Sahure while performing conservation work, challenging knowledge of the monumental structure

Yogev Israeli | 10.01.23

Roman-era swords discovered in Britain

The 2,000-years-old swords were discovered in the southwestern region of England, still sheathed, supporting the notion that these were used by cavalry as they are particularly well-suited for use while mounted on horseback

Yogev Israeli | 09.28.23

כתובת היוונית השלמה שהתגלה ב"אולם האמנות," ובה פרפרזה של פסוק מתהילים

Verse from Psalms written in ancient Greek discovered in fortress in Judean Desert

During excavations at the Hyrcania fortress, researchers from Hebrew University unearthed a fragment of Psalm 46 written in ancient Greek; in addition, a tiny gold ring, likely intended for a child, was discovered at the site

Ynetnews | 09.27.23

החזית של אחד המבנים העתיקים שהתגלו באתר הארכיאולוגי קאבה שבחצי האי יוקטן

Archaeologists discover ancient Maya palatial complex

Experts estimate the complex to be nearly 1,500 years old and believe it served the dynasty that ruled the area prior to Spanish colonization

Yogev Israeli | 09.27.23

המראה הנדירה, רק שתיים כאלו נמצאו בישראל

Well-preserved Hellenistic bronze mirror uncovered in Israel dig

Archaeologists uncover burial cave they believe belonged to a Greek woman who accompanied the armies that arrived in Israel over 2,000 years ago

Yaron Druckman | 09.27.23

King Hezekiah's riddle: Has the ancient royal inscription finally been cracked?

Using advanced tech, Israeli expert decodes stone inscription found in Jerusalem 40 years ago, linking it to Judean King's water project, highlighting his power; ‘After the king's death, his opponents deliberately damaged his inscriptions, in an attempt to tarnish his memory and erase his achievements’

Itzchak Tessler | 09.25.23

'I lifted the slab and saw a human hand': Archaeologist's bizarre adventures

Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologist Dr. Hamoudi Khalaily shares several stories from his decades-long career that neither he, nor science, can explain

Tahel Blumenfeld | 09.24.23

תותח הספינה שהתגלה בקרבת מרסטרנד שבמערב שבדיה

One of the oldest cannons in Europe found in Sweden

Experts say cannon made out of bronze was likely produces in the 14th century and was unreliable after prolonged use due to inexperienced construction

Yogev Israeli | 09.15.23

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