Excavations at Khirbet Hyrcania in the northern Judean Desert uncovered rare Byzantine-era gold coins and a ring, highlighting Christian monastic activity at the site.
The coins, which belonged to King Alexander Jannaeus, a fascinating find that coincides with the festival of lights, were discovered by researchers of University of Haifa
Archaeological site found from the Gallus Revolt, the last Jewish resistance against Roman rule 1650 years ago.
Discovery of weapons hiding place in the Judean Desert awarded 1st place on National Geographic's list of 2023's 7 Greatest Discoveries
Landmark study is 1st published evidence of a tsunami deposit on land and exposes potential risk in the region for future natural disasters.
Enormous rare cargo of 1,800-year-old marble artifacts on merchant ship that shipwrecked in a storm uncovered off the coast of Beit Yanai.
Compass remnant of massacre of Israeli soldiers by Arabs at “The Battle of the 35" in 1948.
For the first time, gold jewelry found in late Roman-era Jerusalem burial cave to go on display.
Shark hunting? Huge copper fishhook unearthed in coastal city of Ashkelon.
An ancient mosaic floor adorned with colorful floral designs has been re-uncovered after 40 years, along the Israel National Trail.
IAA makes rare retraction, walking back announcement hailing discovery of shard bearing the name of Persian king Darius.
2,500-year-old potshard bearing name of King Ahasuerus' father found in central Israel.
Archaeologists in Spain have excavated a 14th-century Sephardic synagogue, revealing a women’s section and ritual baths.
Teenager uncovers rare gold bead from Pilgrimage Road structure in the City of David outside of the Old City of Jerusalem.
1,000-year-old rock-hewn moat and a mysterious hand imprint found next to the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
Eight ostrich eggs from 4,000 years ago found next to ancient fire pit outside of moshav in southern Israel.
Biden's men call an Assyrian archaelogical find a "rare Palestinian cultural object.” Islamists call Assyrian srchaeology "heresy." Op-ed.
This 2,000-year-old burial tomb became revered by Christians as Salome's Cave. But who actually is buried there?
“At first, I thought it was a toy lying in the dirt," says Gilad Stern. "It was a scarab seal - every archaeology-lover’s dream!”
“The person who hid the coins between the stones of the wall probably fled hoping to later retrieve his property, but he failed to return.”
Opium residue was found in pottery vessels excavated at Tel Yehud, dating back to the 14th century BCE.
A burial cave from the time of Pharaoh Rameses II, containing tens of ancient finds, was revealed in the Israeli national park.
“We are retrieving lost treasures from the past." Ancient document addressed to 'Ishmael' returned to Israel in joint intel operation.
Collection of ivory decorations dating back to First Temple period unearthed in palace in the City of David in Jerusalem.
Archaeologists say new discovery could shed light on the diet and behavior of humans during the Lower Paleolithic.
Archaeological evidence for location of Roman ballista and the intensity of the siege that led to the destruction of the Second Temple.
Researchers say stone inscription from 13th century shows evidence of ancient synagogue in southern India.
Bunker where Jewish Fighting Organization leader Mordechai Anielewicz was killed fighting the Nazis in 1943 uncovered.
New find in the Negev sheds light on the beginnings of Islam in the Southern Levant.
IAA to host public without cost at archaeological excavation in Armon Hanatziv as well as in several other archaeological sites in the city
“The farmstead was probably abandoned suddenly due to impending danger." Find at ancient farm sheds light on Hasmonean period in the Galilee
Kingdom of Judah's position on major international trade route gave Jerusalemites access to luxuries from as far away as India, study shows.
3200-year-old amulet with Hebrew name of God found in Samaria, may be oldest Hebrew text ever discovered.
First-of-its-kind study at Tel Aviv University finds that prehistoric collectors recycled stone tools to preserve ancestors' memory.
Moroccan, Israeli and French archeologists have unearthed the remnants of an early Jewish community in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
Excavations reveal ancient synagogue in Turkish town near tourist hotspot of Antalya. Synagogue dates back to 7th century.
Marine archaeology survey off the coast of Caesarea recovers treasure from two ancient shipwrecks, including hoard of silver coins.
2100-year-old fort destroyed by the Maccabees uncovered in Israel's Lachish Forest.
Hundreds of youths participate in archaeological dig at Tel Khaya site in Itamar, discover various finds from the Hasmonean period.
Sword’s discovery suggests that the natural anchorage where it was found was also used by ships in the Crusader period.
'2 million liters of wine per year.' World's largest wine production facility from the Byzantine era discovered in Yavne.
Royal mansion from era of the Kings of Judea discovered in Jerusalem - featuring private toilet and ancient septic tank.
Turkish archaeologists have reportedly discovered a large wooden structure they think could be the remains of the Trojan Horse.
An archaeological dig has revealed a coin dating to post-2nd Temple times, questioning whether the Jewish uprising was entirely squashed.
Segment of Jerusalem's city wall, encountered by Babylonians on eve of First Temple's destruction 2,600 years ago, uncovered near Old City.
Relic dating back to the time of the biblical Judges uncovered in southern Israel bearing one of names of the Judge Gideon.
Hebrew University archaeologists unveil 7,000 year old seal impressions used for commerce and protection of property.
Only a few ancient chicken eggs have ever been found intact. The egg was preserved nestled in the soft contents of a cesspit.
Ancient mosaic unearthed in Yavne likely graced mansion in wealthy Byzantine-era neighborhood.
11-year-old Israeli boy uncovers on 2,500-year-old relic during family trip in the northwestern Negev.
Rare ancient coin minted in northern Israeli city of Geva found by IDF soldier during a military training exercise.
Stone inscription found in Byzantine era church foundation in the Jezreel Valley.
Who exactly was 'Maria', who died on February 9th, 1400 years ago?
Bar-Ilan U. archaeologist Dvir Raviv says rare engraving of menorah found on ancient tomb facade could be from time of the Hasmonean revolt
Another find uncovered by Civil Administration during archaeological excavations in Beit El: Game cube from Second Temple period.
Excavations in the Old City of Jerusalem unearth ancient pottery juglet containing four gold coins more than 1,000 years old.
Ancient town boundary marker discovered near Israeli army base in the Golan Heights.
First Temple-era artifact used to measure two-shekalim unearthed near the Western Wall of Jerusalem.
Archeological finds dating back to the ancient kingdoms of Judea and Israel could shed light on the Jewish measurement unit, the tefah.
2,000-year-old mikveh unearthed during excavations near Hamovil Junction moved in complex operation to Kibbutz Hanaton area.
