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מטמון כסף ממראס א-דין, בערך משנת 600 לפני הספירה

Study finds silver used as currency in Israel 3,600 years ago, before invention of coins

New analysis of silver hoards found reveals metal was used as a weight-based currency in ancient Israel as early as the 17th century BCE

Eitan Glickman | 08.21.25

אתר אל אחוואט, מבט מהאוויר

Groundbreaking study uncovers evidence of bronze production in Israel 3,000 years ago

University of Haifa study reveals first proof of on-site bronze production in northern West Bank, challenging views of the Early Iron Age economy and showing a peripheral settlement’s role in regional trade and metalworking innovation

Ynet | 08.10.25

מכלול כלי צור מבית המלאכה הקדום

Experts unearth 5,500-year-old Canaanite flint blade workshop in Israel

Unprecedented find reveals advanced Canaanite blade production in Israel from the Early Bronze Age, featuring rare flint cores and long, uniform blades

Yaron Drukman | 07.28.25

שחזור תלת-ממדי (מימין) של שבר השריון (במרכז) המבוסס על דוגמה מצרפת (משמאל)

Rare Bronze Age armor linked to Trojan War found in Czech Republic

Archaeologists unveil 3,200-year-old bronze armor fragments from the Late Bronze Age, likely worn by a warrior during the Trojan War era, marking a rare discovery that links Central Europe to ancient Mediterranean military traditions

Yogev Israeli | 07.27.25

שרידי ארבעת האתונות שנחשפו בחפירות בתל צפית, אתר המזוהה עם גת הפלשתית

Bound feet, severed head: Experts uncover ancient donkey sacrifices in Israel

Experts locate remains of four donkeys sacrificed nearly 5,000 years ago as part of a ritual likely symbolizing wealth or high status, shedding new light on the cultural and religious practices of Canaan’s Early Bronze Age society

Yogev Israeli | 07.21.25

The seal in the hand of 3.5-year-old Ziv

Israeli toddler uncovers 3,800-year-old Canaanite scarab on family hike

While exploring Tel Azeka with her family, 3.5-year-old Ziv Nitzan picked up what turned out to be an ancient Canaanite scarab; experts verify rare artifact, which will be featured in a special Passover exhibit highlighting regional antiquities

Ynetnews | 04.01.25

מספר דוגמאות לשימוש בכלים קהים שבאמצעותם נרצחו עשרות גברים, נשים וילדים בתקופת הברונזה הקדומה

Experts uncover evidence of ancient cannibalism in UK

Archeological analysis of over 3,000 bone fragments found in a UK site dating to the Early Bronze Age suggests slaughter in area included cannibalistic practices

Yogev Israeli | 12.17.24

A rare bronze-era jar, newly reassembled, returned to public exhibition at Haifa's Hecht Museum after it was accidentally broken by a 4-year-old visitor

Ancient clay jar smashed by 5-year-old visitor back on display in Haifa museum

Experts used 3D technology, hi-resolution videos, and special glue to painstakingly reconstruct the large jar; Museum turned the accident into a teaching moment, inviting the boy and his family back to watch the restoration

AP | 09.12.24

הקנקן השבור

Child accidently breaks 3,500-year-old artifact in Israeli museum

Museum director Dr. Inbal Rivlin assures Bronze Age vessel will be restored and extends invitation to mother and child, who accidentally broke jug, to visit again

Alexandra Lukash | 08.27.24

קשת מונגולי רכוב על סוס

Study traces origins of modern horses to Central Asian Bronze Age culture

Earlier lineage of domestic horses, potentially used for milk, associated with Botai culture in Central Asia around 3,500 BCE, but widespread use of horses for transport began around 2,200 BCE with emergence of second lineage

Ynetnews | 06.09.24

החפירות שבוצעו בעיר האלה סולטן טקה שבקפריסין

Archaeologists discover Bronze Age trove in Cyprus tombs

Excavation team use magnetic technology to locate buried holes in the ground that turn out to be filled with ancient treasures

Yogev Israeli | 07.12.23

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