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Rare hoard of coins from last Jewish rebellion of Roman rule discovered in Galilee

The hidden treasure hidden deep in an underground complex in the ancient Hukok settlement is dated to the days of the Gallus Revolt in the 4th century CE, when the Jews of the Galilee went through hardship and periods of crisis during the long Roman period in the Land of Israel.

Yaron Drukman | 09.18.25

Israeli-led excavation uncovers history of Mongolia’s medieval frontier

Experts unearth and analyze daily life on the edge of the Liao Empire in Mongolia, revealing resilience and adaptation along a forgotten medieval border

Yogev Israeli | 07.02.25

הכלים ששימשו להפקת צבע הארגמן, שנחשפו לראשונה בתל שקמונה

Massive ancient purple dye workshop in Haifa offers glimpse into Biblical-era industry

Researchers at Tel Shikmona uncover tools and vats used to produce luxury dye during Iron Age, revealing large-scale industry linked to Kingdom of Israel and possibly the First Temple in Jerusalem

Yaron Drukman | 04.17.25

קברו בן 3,200 השנים של אדם שייתכן והיה מפקד צבאי במצרים העתיקה

Ancient Egyptian 3,200-year-old tomb of Ramses III’s general uncovered

Archaeologists unearth tomb in northern Egypt, complete with a gold ring depicting Ramses III, Bronze Age weapons and puzzling inscriptions linking to an earlier pharaoh

Yogev Israeli | 04.01.25

ציורי אצבעות שנעשו על-ידי ילדים במערת Rouffignac

Why did early humans take children into deep, dark cave networks?

Tel Aviv University researchers challenge long-held assumptions, suggesting prehistoric children were vital spiritual intermediaries in cave art rituals

Yaron Drukman | 03.30.25

מנהלי החפירה, זובייר עדוי וכפיר ארביב, בוחנים את הממצא הנדיר

What happened to this nun? Archaeologists uncover bizarre remains in Jerusalem

Experts uncover first physical evidence of extreme asceticism among Byzantine nuns, finding skeleton bound in iron rings beneath church altar; discovery sheds new light on role of women in monasticism and ancient self-mortification practices

Yaron Drukman | 03.10.25

A member of the Syrian Civil Defense (White Helmets) takes a photo of his colleague holding the new Syrian flag at the ancient city of Palmyra, Syria, Saturday

Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites

Initiative hopes to restore famous historical landmarks to attract tourists, including Palmyra, Crac des Chevaliers and the Dead Cities that saw destruction amid the fighting

Associated Press | 02.17.25

Israeli antiquities exhibit at Ben Gurion International Airport

Archaeology exhibit showcasing Israel’s history opens at Ben Gurion Airport

Display features key Israeli discoveries and photographs of archaeological dig sites with QR codes linking to excavation videos, offering travelers a hands-on glimpse into the nation's history

Ynet | 02.13.25

newly-unearthed carved relief at Queen Hatshepsut's Valley Temple in Deir El-Bahari

Egypt uncovers blocks from 18th dynasty Queen Hatshepsut temple

More than 1,000 decorated stone blocks found on outskirts of funerary temple of one of few women to have ruled Egypt

Reuters | 01.08.25

Byzantine-era oil lamp offers insight into ancient Jewish life in the Galilee

A nearly intact oil lamp, dating back to the 4th–6th centuries CE, was discovered in Zippori National Park in the Lower Galilee; This rare Byzantine-era find, likely used by a Jewish community, provides valuable insight into religious and daily life in the region

Ynet | 12.22.24

A view of archeological remains at Venizelou metro station in Thessaloniki

New Greek metro is archaeological window on the past

Byzantine-era market, Roman cemetery and other treasures uncovered when construction began on Thessaloniki underground station; sites can now remain in public view

Reuters | 11.30.24

'The first wheels in history': 12,000-year-old spindle whorls found in Galilee

Hebrew University archaeologists uncover region’s first evidence of round stones used as spindle whorls to spin thread, dating back to late Stone Age

Ynet | 11.14.24

Spy satellite images lead archeologists to the site of historic battle in Iraq

Declassified U.S. spy satellite imagery from the 1970s has guided British-Iraqi archaeologists to the Battle of al-Qadisiyyah site, pivotal in Islam's expansion; Excavations will begin next year, marking a significant archaeological resurgence in conflict-ravaged Iraq

Abby Sewell, AP | 11.12.24

שני הפרטים המחובקים בפומפיי, שאחד מהם התגלה כזכר, בניגוד למה שהיה ידוע עד כה

DNA analysis upends long-held assumptions about Pompeii victims

New study samples DNA from plaster cast on victims of volcanic eruption near ancient Roman city and shows traditional assumptions of familial relations between them are wrong

Yogev Israeli | 11.11.24

Work begins on elevator to make Western Wall accessible to visitors

Herzl Ben-Ari, CEO of the Company for the Development and Renovation of the Jewish Quarter says work is bridging 2,000 years of history; Ancient findings discovered in the archaeological excavations will be integrated into the elevator lobby.

Shilo Freid | 09.22.24