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Ancient Torah study hall uncovered in Safed on site of luxury hotel

Antiquities Authority expert says ancient building in Safed discovered by Israeli businessman likely belonged to Rabbi Isaac Luria, considered to be one of the most important Jewish figures in modern history

Yair Kraus | 09.13.23

Hajj pilgrims performed mystic rituals on Eilat's mountains centuries ago

They came a long way: While traveling to Mecca from Egypt, pilgrims would request assistance from local mages on Eilat's mountains; A new study shows miniature altars, stone statues of naked women and goddesses, as well as colorful quartz pebbles

Ynet | 09.11.23

Cache of rare Roman weapons found in historic Judean Desert haul

Researchers unearth four 1,900-year-old swords and spearhead believed to have been captured by Judean rebels during the Bar Kochba revolt and placed in cave

Yaron Drukman | 09.06.23

Treasure hunt: Israeli youth finds Roman-era ring in national park

While visiting Sussita National Park, 13-year-old Itamar Grossman found an 'ancient-looking' ring lying on the ground and insisted that it be examined

Yair Kraus | 09.04.23

Archeologists ponder purpose of channels dating to the time of the 1st Temple

Experts say proximity of what appears to be a production facility to important the Temple and Palaces, indicates its importance;

Yaron Druckman | 08.30.23

Cuneiform script on a mud brick taken from a 2,900 year old palace in modern-day Iraq

Scientists extract DNA from 2,900-year-old Assyrian time capsule

Bricks dated and identified by inscription in Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform script pronouncing them property of palace of King Ashrnaspirpal II who ruled the Neo-Assirian empire from 883 to 859 BCE

Yogev Israeli | 08.27.23

Fossil of a fish from the Jurassic period with ammonoid lodged in its stomach

Fish bites off more than it can chew and dies 180 million years ago

Researchers study a fossil from the Jurassic period, discovered in Germany with an ammonoid that was too big to be digested lodged in his intestine, providing insight into how these organisms lived and interacted with their environment

Yogev Israeli | 08.18.23

Israel may uproot ancient mosaic discovered in Megiddo Prison

Israel Antiquities Authority says it will reach a decision in the coming weeks; 'there’s an entire process that academics and archaeologists are involved with,” says IAA director

Israel Moskowitz | 08.16.23

השחזור הווירטואלי של הגולגולת שחלק ממנה אותר בהואלונגדונג (במה שהוא כיום חלק ממזרח סין), על רקע תמונת האתר

Remains found in China may belong to previously unknown human lineage

Scientists in eastern China examined a jawbone, fragments of a skull and various foot bones from a hominin that lived approximately 300,000 years ago; Findings suggest this particular lineage bears a closer resemblance to Homo sapiens, or modern-day humans

Yogev Israeli | 08.07.23

המש"צית אביב ויצמן מחזיקה את שבר 'מראת הכשפים' שגילתה באושה העתיקה

Highschooler unearths Byzantine-era ‘magic mirror' in northern Israel

Aviv Weizmann, 17, finds ancient artifact meant to fend off demons during dig at site of ancient city of Usha; 'History, typically taught within the confines of classrooms, springs to life from the very ground we excavate,' says Israel Antiquities Authority chief

ynet correspondents | 08.03.23

Why Egyptian archaeology bodes ill for biblical research?

Opinion: Local researchers pledge to 'return the Pharaoh's treasures to their rightful owners,' thereby rectifying the sin of the West's theft of these treasures; Ethically, they are correct, but the price could be steep

Dr. Yaron Friedman | 08.02.23

The man who uncovers Jewish history in Jerusalem

Jay Rogosin, self-proclaimed filed archeologist says he is digging for his roots in the excavations around Jerusalem's Old City but is concerned that history might be repeating itself and destruction could be self-inflicted once more

Gilad Morag | 08.02.23

Palestinians uncover a Roman-era cemetery in Gaza

At least 125 tombs discovered at Roman-era cemetery in Gaza

Antiquities expert says it is the first time sarcophaguses made of lead are discovered in Gaza ; Local officials hope the site would become a tourist attraction, with a museum to display the findings

Reuters | 07.24.23

X-ray technology allows glimpse inside Crusader sword found in Israel

Researchers decide to try and solve the mystery of a 900-year-old sword found off the coast of Haifa in a way that won't damage the fragile artifact

Yaron Drukman | 07.20.23

אבני יד מאתר גשר בנות יעקב, לפני שעברו בדיקה גיאוכימית

Study tracks flint source of ancient tools using AI

Researchers say that ancient humans traveled about 20 km to obtain high-quality raw materials for their essential stone tools;

Ynet | 07.18.23

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