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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

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

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