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High-Tech Solution to Judaism's 'Mystery of the Century'

Mega-computer enlisted to unlock 1,000 year-old texts to study key developments in Judaism and relations with other nations and religions.

High-Tech Solution to Judaism's 'Mystery of the Century'

Is the State Hiding a Major Bible Era Find?

Makor Rishon says authorities are keeping lid on what may be a royal castle from David's time.

Is the State Hiding a Major Bible Era Find?

Video: Visit to the Ritual Bath Discovered in Jerusalem

Arutz Sheva TV visits the rare find in Jerusalem: a ritual bath from the Second Temple era.

Video: Visit to the Ritual Bath Discovered in Jerusalem

Rare Second Temple Ritual Purity Pool Discovered in Jerusalem

A rare find in Jerusalem: archaeologists have uncovered a ritual pool from the Second Temple era near a highway construction site.

Rare Second Temple Ritual Purity Pool Discovered in Jerusalem

New Kids' Book Tells All on City of David

A new genre of children's literature hopes to bring the story of historic Jerusalem to kids who are just starting to read.

New Kids' Book Tells All on City of David

New Online Israel Archaeology Archive

Israel’s Antiquities Authority (IAA) has launched a new Israel Archaeological Archive, accessible on the Internet in English.

New Online Israel Archaeology Archive

Court May Be Asked to Stop ‘Destruction of History’

The High Court may be the last resort for archaeologists to order Netanyahu to stop letting the Waqf destroy history at the holy site.

Court May Be Asked to Stop ‘Destruction of History’  

Dead Sea Scrolls Online Library Launched

Israel Antiquities Authority and Google launch the Leon Levy Dead Sea Scrolls Digital Library website.

Dead Sea Scrolls Online Library Launched

Holy Site Desecration Traced to Philistine Era

PA Arabs are not the first to desecrate holy sites. Archaeologists discover Philistines may have done the same 3,100 years ago.

Holy Site Desecration Traced to Philistine Era

8,500 Yr-Old Skeletons Found in Rare Stone Age Well

What were two skeletons doing at the bottom of a rare Stone Age well being excavated in the Jezreel Valley?

8,500 Yr-Old Skeletons Found in Rare Stone Age Well

Dog's Fall Led to Archaeological Discovery

Ancient wine presses found in Jerusalem thanks to a man who walked his dog.

Dog's Fall Led to Archaeological Discovery

Ministry: French Official Denies Jewish Connection to the Land

The Foreign Ministry upbraided France's Consul General in Jerusalem over his denial of the Jewish connection to historical sites in Israel

Ministry: French Official Denies Jewish Connection to the Land

Huge Archaeological Site Uncovers Ancient Flint Tools

A large archaeological site in the north has uncovered flint tools and other ancient finds during excavations for a highway.

Huge Archaeological Site Uncovers Ancient Flint Tools

First Temple Era Reservoir Discovered in Old City

A large reservoir discovered under the Old City was used by Temple pilgrims, dating back to the First Temple era, archaeologists said

First Temple Era Reservoir Discovered in Old City

Road Work Uncovers 1,500-Year-Old Jewish Town Near Be'er Sheva

Archaeologists have discovered remains of a large 1,500-year-old Jewish town near Be’er Sheva, including a synagogue or Torah study center.

Road Work Uncovers 1,500-Year-Old Jewish Town Near Be'er Sheva

Israel to Buy Antiquities, Send Them to Egypt

Israel pledges to buy Egyptian artifacts and return them to Cairo. Lawyer for Israeli prisoner in Egypt objects.

Israel to Buy Antiquities, Send Them to Egypt

Susita Site Yields Surprises

Portrait of a local man, probably from 3rd century CE, dug up just east of Sea of Galilee.

Susita Site Yields Surprises

Byzantine-Era Industrial Olive Press Found

Impressive olive press discovered north of Tel Aviv. Archeological park may be created.

Byzantine-Era Industrial Olive Press Found

Remains of Jews Massacred on Temple Mount Found?

Journalist shows video of mass grave just outside eastern wall of Temple Mount.

Remains of Jews Massacred on Temple Mount Found?

Akko Harbor from Second Temple Times Exposed

2,300 year old harbor was the largest in the country during Hellenistic period and may have been military.

Akko Harbor from Second Temple Times Exposed

Shocking ‘Land of Israel' Exam Shows Christian Crosses

High school “Land of Israel” exam features Christian crosses. Is the Education Ministry trying to undermine students with Christianity?

Shocking ‘Land of Israel' Exam Shows Christian Crosses

Archaeologists Uncover Gold Treasure Near Herzliya

One of the largest gold treasures ever to be discovered in Israel was uncovered last week at an archaeological dig near Herzliya.

Archaeologists Uncover Gold Treasure Near Herzliya

Mt. Gerizim Archaeological Site Reopens After 12 Years

12 years after being closed because of the Oslo War, the archaeological site on Mount Gerizim reopened in a special ceremony.

Mt. Gerizim Archaeological Site Reopens After 12 Years

Stunning Synagogue Floor Discovered in Galilee

Mosaic floor of 1,700 year old synagogue portrays biblical story of Samson placing torches between the tails of foxes.

Stunning Synagogue Floor Discovered in Galilee

Bar-Kochba Era Treasure Hoard Discovered

Archaeological excavation near Kiryat Gat yields coins and exquisite jewelry probably stowed away by wealthy woman.

Bar-Kochba Era Treasure Hoard Discovered

Discovery Proves Bethlehem Part of Kingdom of Judah

Archaeologists have discovered the first evidence outside of the Bible that Bethlehem was part of the First Temple era Kingdom of Judah.

Discovery Proves Bethlehem Part of Kingdom of Judah

Ancient Gold Jewelry Collection Discovered at Megiddo

Archaeologists have discovered a collection of ancient jewelry hidden in a vessel at Tel Megiddo in the Jezreel Valley in northern Israel.

Ancient Gold Jewelry Collection Discovered at Megiddo

Evidence of Canaanite Jewish Rituals in Reign of King David

An archaeologist finds spectacular evidence confirming the reign of King David and that non-Jews believed in one Creator.

Evidence of Canaanite Jewish Rituals in Reign of King David

Vandals Damage Ancient Monk's Mill Site in Galilee

Apparent anti-Israeli vandals damaged an archaeological site featuring a monk's mill this weekend in the northern part of the country.

Vandals Damage Ancient Monk's Mill Site in Galilee

'Matanyahu' Seal Found near Solomon's Temple

Seal with name similar to Prime Minister's found in the physically closest structure to King Solomon's Temple ever unearthed.

'Matanyahu' Seal Found near Solomon's Temple

New Exodus: Ancient Egyptian Coffin Lids Smuggled to Jerusalem

The Israel Antiquities Authority seizes two stolen lids of ancient Egyptian coffins smuggled from Egypt to Israel via Dubai.

New Exodus: Ancient Egyptian Coffin Lids Smuggled to Jerusalem

Temple Menorah Stamp Affirms Jewish Claim to Land

Like a historic seal of approval to Jews' claims to their Land, a stamp with Menorah is found in Akko.

Temple Menorah Stamp Affirms Jewish Claim to Land

Second Temple Era Seal Unveiled

The Israel Antiquities Authority unveiled a rare ancient seal that underscores the bond of the Jewish people to Jerusalem.

Second Temple Era Seal Unveiled

1,600 Year Old Bathhouse Uncovered in Judea

A newly discovered bathhouse may have been used by owners of a wealthy estate or was part of an inn on an ancient road.

1,600 Year Old Bathhouse Uncovered in Judea

The Case of the 3,000-Year-old Mystery in Jerusalem

The City of David, across from the Western Wall, asks people to suggest answers to mysterious 3,000-year-old carvings.

The Case of the 3,000-Year-old Mystery in Jerusalem

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Bet El - The site of Jacob's Dream Discovered

In his new video, Dr. Hagi Ben-Artzi presents the discovery of the site of Jacob's dream.

Bet El - The site of Jacob's Dream Discovered

New Theory on When Western Wall Was Built

The discovery of a new ritual pool under the Western Wall suggests a new theory that the Kotel was completed later than thought.

New Theory on When Western Wall Was Built

Byzantine Prayer Box Found in Jerusalem Dig

Miniature box adorned with cross dates from 6-7 century CE. Contained two icons surrounded by gold leaf.

Byzantine Prayer Box Found in Jerusalem Dig

Israel Allows Return of Ancient Artifacts to Hashemite Kingdom

Israel has allowed hundreds of artifacts from the early bronze age, found in the southern Jordan Valley, to go to Jordan.

Israel Allows Return of Ancient Artifacts to Hashemite Kingdom

'Byzantine Be'er Sheva' Dig at Southern Israeli Bus Terminal

The hustle and bustle of Be'er Sheva's central bus station has a really long history. Young archaeologists are digging it up now, in fact.

'Byzantine Be'er Sheva' Dig at Southern Israeli Bus Terminal

Ancient 600-Pound Anchor Discovered off Tel Aviv Coast

Two lifeguards found an ancient 600-pound metal anchor off the coast of Bat Yam, next to Tel Aviv, leading to the discovery of two others

Ancient 600-Pound Anchor Discovered off Tel Aviv Coast

Leftists in Last-Minute Bid to Halt Ir David Excavations

After failing to halt the Elad organization's archaeological work at Ir David, leftists are decrying the 'privatization of archaeology'.

Leftists in Last-Minute Bid to Halt Ir David Excavations

Archaeologists Discover High Priest's Bell?

Archaeologists have discovered a rare gold bell during an excavation in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem.

Archaeologists Discover High Priest's Bell?





















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