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Syrian crowds stormed cave they thought full of gold, but instead discovered a Roman tomb

Crowds from the Daraa and Quneitra provinces arrived at a construction site in the town of Al-Hara following rumors of a cave containing a gold treasure; antiquities officials revealed that the site contained an ancient Roman tomb and archaeological finds, but no gold was discovered there

Lior Ben Ari | 11.24.25

מבטה האחרון של המלכה זנוביה על תדמור, ציור מאת הרברט שמאלץ, 1888

Queen Zenobia and the Jews of Palmyra: A forgotten chapter in Jewish history

A new study suggests Queen Zenobia of Palmyra may have converted to Judaism and led a non-rabbinic Jewish movement, challenging long-held views about Jewish diversity and religious authority in the ancient world

Yogev Israeli | 05.30.25

Second Temple's fall rooted in internal strife, not just Roman might

Military historian Dr. Yosef Henkin draws parallels to modern conflicts, stressing the importance of unity and adaptable decision-making

Itzchak Tessler | 05.18.25

Lost Judean Desert papyrus unveils tax fraud drama in Roman court

Newly published Greek papyrus reveals details of tax fraud and forgery trial in Iudaea predating Bar Kokhba revolt; initially misclassified, document rediscovered in 2014

Ynetnews | 01.29.25

כתובת אבן הגבול, שתרגומה: "דיוקלטינוס ומקסימיאנוס האוגוסטים, וקונסטנטינוס ומקסימיאנוס הקיסרים, הורו להציב את האבן המסמנת את גבולות השדות של היישובים תירת'אס וגולגול. נעשה בפיקוחו של באסיליאקוס (שמו של הפקיד הקיסרי)"

Roman administrative practices revealed in boundary stone excavations

Archaeologists uncover Roman boundary stone in northern Galilee, revealing insights into Emperor Diocletian’s tax reforms during Tetrarchy; Greek inscription mentions unknown villages and imperial official, shedding light on Roman administrative practices and rural life

Yogev Israeli | 01.16.25

Roman siege on Masada was weeks, not years, researchers learn

Recent research challenges the long-standing belief that the Roman siege of Masada lasted several years, when in actuality it was a matter of weeks; Advanced archaeological methods reveal it spanned only weeks, reshaping our understanding of this iconic historical event

Yaron Drukman | 09.05.24

Archaeologists discover oldest known liquid wine in Roman tomb

Mineral profile of 2,000-year-old wine similar to sherry wines from Jerez and several fino wines

Ynetnews | 06.20.24

פסל של אל היין דיוניסוס, שהתגלה באתר הווילה שזוהתה באופן כמעט ודאי כזו שבה מת אוגוסטוס קיסר

Archaeologists on brink of uncovering Augustus' final resting place

Villa, entombed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, may contain artifacts linked to Emperor Augustus's death; is this the key to locating where the esteemed Roman emperor died?

Yogev Israeli | 05.08.24

High-school student discovers 1,600-year-old oil lamp on class trip

Israel Antiquities Authority said that the identical lamp was found there more than 90 years ago; It lit up the nights of Roman soldiers, who were guarding Mezad Ma'ale Mahmal, an important trade route where copper, and possibly gold, was transported

Ynet | 03.27.24

השרידים התגלו במהלך עבודות של נתיבי ישראל

Archeologists uncover Roman Legion base in northern Israel

Excavation uncovers Via Principalis - the main camp street, stone pavements and sigma-shaped podium, part of a grand public building; findings mark permanent Roman base housing thousands of soldiers circa 2nd-century CE

Yaron Drukman | 02.15.24

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

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

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

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

A human skull and oil lamps found in Te’omim cave

Archeological finds point to possible practice of black magic

Human skulls and hundreds of intact oil lamps found in Te’omim Cave near Jerusalem, dating to Late Roman period indicating location may have been used by local oracle

Ynet | 07.17.23