![]() 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. |