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Spectacular rare coin discovered off the Carmel coast

The 1,850-year-old coin shows the sign of Cancer and the figure of the moon goddess and is part of a series of zodiac coins.

Spectacular rare coin discovered off the Carmel coast

Woman finds 1,700-year-old stone busts while taking walk

2 Roman busts discovered after resident of northern Israeli city of Beit She'an spots the top of one sticking out of the ground.

Woman finds 1,700-year-old stone busts while taking walk

'Tremendously Important' 2,000 Year Old Find in Jerusalem

IAA hails discovery of 'extremely rare' Latin inscription; researchers say it proves historical accounts of rebellions against the Romans.

'Tremendously Important' 2,000 Year Old Find in Jerusalem

1,800-Year-Old Road Found in Jerusalem

Archaeologists pleased to find ‘finely preserved’ stretch of road from Roman era in Jerusalem.

1,800-Year-Old Road Found in Jerusalem

Media Mum on Hamas's Razing Roman Temple

As Hamas destroys antiquities, Israeli media looks the other way.

Media Mum on Hamas's Razing Roman Temple

Passover Hike to Solomon’s Pools in 'Area A' of Gush Etzion

The Kfar Etzion Field School will introduce Passover tourists to Solomon’s Pools, which supplied water to Jerusalem for nearly 2,000 years.

Passover Hike to Solomon’s Pools in 'Area A' of Gush Etzion

Roman King Herod in Spotlight At New Jerusalem Exhibit

New exhibit at Israel Museum sheds light on life and death of ancient Roman king Herod the Great.

Roman King Herod in Spotlight At New Jerusalem Exhibit