News for Antiquities Arabs loot ancient Hasmonean fortressHasmonean fortress that overlooked ancient Samaria road has become a favorite target for Arab antiquity thieves. Biblical city from time of King David discovered3000-year-old Biblical town of Ziklag, where David hid from King Saul, discovered in southern Israel. Rare find: Coin with image of emperor who abolished SanhedrinStudents find a 1,600-year-old coin with the likeness of Byzantine Emperor Theodosius II, a first of its kind to be discovered in Israel. Rare millennia-old stone mask unearthed in JudeaStone Age mask discovered intact in Hevron Hills in Judea. Arabs destroy ancient Jewish villageArab antiquities robbers caught red-handed destroying ancient Jewish village in northern Israel with a bulldozer. 'The sights are shocking.' Arab antiquities thieves sentenced to prisonPrison and probation for Arabs caught stealing Samarian antiquities. 1,800-year-old mosaic found in Israeli parkWell-preserved Byzantine-era mosaic discovered in national park in Caesarea. Ancient art seized from philanthropist Michael SteinhardtAuthorities seize ancient art from home, office of philanthropist Michael Steinhardt. Ancient coin discovered in Halamish9-year-old girl finds coin from time of Temple with inscription 'Holy Jerusalem.' Stolen Second Temple period antiquities recovered in SamariaArab resident of Samarian village of Hawara arrested after stolen coins, jewelry, figurines and other ancient artifacts found in his home. ISIS jihadists damage Roman monument in PalmyraISIS jihadists have severely damaged a major Roman monument ancient Syrian city, says antiquities official. US claims antiquities looted by ISIS to block their resaleThe US cracks down on the resale of antiquities looted by ISIS. Revolutionary court win against antiquity thievesHigh Court rejects motion by antiquities dealers, who will now be forced to register their whole inventory. The 'Barbaric' Islamist War on AntiquitiesAt annual Jerusalem conference, world experts lament ISIS funding war via illegal antiquities trade, Waqf barbaric Temple Mount destruction. Bible Museum Inks Israel Antiquities DealMuseum of the Bible signs multi-year deal with Israel Antiquities Authority to display ancient artifacts unearthed in Israel. US Returns Hundreds of Iraqi Artifacts After RaidISIS's top financier caught with artifacts raided from Assyrian-era historical sites; they were likely to be sold on the black market. Palestinian Drafts Kids to Rob Antiquities 'Demon'Issawiya resident tells children a 'demon' hid 'treasure' in important Second Temple-era cave, is caught by IAA. UNESCO Condemns ISIS Destruction of AntiquitiesUN’s cultural body condemns destruction by ISIS of antiquities in Syrian city. Rare Inscription from Davidic Times UnearthedIsrael Antiquity Authority (IAA) discovers 3,000 year-old jar with mysterious name engraved: Eshba'al. 13-Year-Old Unearths Wine Press in JerusalemAntiquities Authority announces the discovery of a 1,400-year-old wine press in Jerusalem - unearthed by a teen. ISIS 'Barbarians' Threaten Ancient Syrian CityIslamic State fighters bearing down on ancient Palmyra, a world heritage site, as Syrian regime battles to keep them out. UNESCO: ISIS Destruction of Nimrud 'Horrific'ISIS is 'clearly determined to wipe out all traces of the history of Iraq's people,' UNESCO head Irina Bokova states. Report: ISIS Destroys Ancient City of HatraUNESCO condemns 'appalling' destruction as reports surface city has been razed; archaeologists lament loss. Hollande Condemns 'Barbaric' Museum Destruction'What the terrorists want to do is destroy all of humanity,' French President Francois Hollande states in wake of museum destruction.US Donors Give Israel Museum Antiques CollectionArt patrons Robert and Renee Belfer donated over 350 artifacts to the Israel Museum for use in its 50th anniversary celebrations. Antiquities Robbers Caught Selling Rare OssuariesSome of the 11 Jewish ossuaries from Second Temple period still held bones, featured Hebrew script listing names of those interred. Att'y Demands Temple Mount Report PublicationMember of committee to preserve Temple Mount antiquities demands that secret report on Waqf be published - for the sake of the public. Ancient Jewish Texts Found in AfghanistanTexts found in Afghanistan genizah estimated to be 1000 years old, include writings of Rabbi Saadiah Gaon; unveiling will be next week. US Gave Iran Antiquity to Resume TalksLA Times reports that in September, US diplomats returned an ancient Iranian chalice to officials in a bid to resume talks. 'World's Oldest' Wine Cellar Uncovered in GalileeArchaeologists have uncovered what may be the world's oldest known wine cellar in Northern Israel - more than 3,700 years old. Leftist Organizations Against Bennett's CoinLeft-wing organizations attack Naftali Bennett for his use of ancient coin in CNN interview, claim removing it from Israel against law. Egypt Recovers 90 Artifacts from Jerusalem AuctionIsrael helps Egypt recover stolen antiquities; more efforts for recovery possibly in the future Court Ruling Preserves Caesarea's AntiquitiesA court ruled that plans for a new neighborhood in Caesarea would have to be put on hold because of important archaeological artifacts. Waqf Continues to Destroy Jewish AntiquitiesThe Waqf is continuing to destroy Jewish antiquities on the Temple Mount in a direct violation of a court ruling, new report finds.Greece: Antiquities Safer in the GroundAfter an antiquities theft ring was rounded up and stolen items recovered, exasperated officials are reburying treasures to keep them safe. Arab Antiquity Thieves CollaredHaving already vandalized three Jewish antiquities sites, a gang of Arab thieves was caught while digging.IAA Thwarts Smuggling AttemptIsraeli Antiquities Authority and Israeli customs apprehended an American citizen who tried to smuggle hundreds of stolen antiquities from Israel. Linking to the Past - via RocksAntiquities Authority steps up educational efforts, with a course teaching Jews from around the world how to conserve ancient buildings. Found: Gold Coin from PtolemyArchaeologists working in Tel Kedesh in northern Israel have uncovered an extremely rare 2,200-year-old gold coin, minted by Ptolemy V. |
