Jewish megadonor barred for life from collecting antiquities
In deal to avoid prosecution, Michael Steinhardt is barred for life from collecting antiquities.
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Civil Administration returns artifacts stolen by Arabs
Civil Administration returns ancient archeological artifacts stolen by robbers in the Bethlehem area.
Antiquities thieves operate with impunity during coronavirus crisis
Grave robbers, treasure hunters take advantage of reduced enforcement to plunder archaeological sites in Judea and Samaria.
Smuggling of antique coins from Gaza foiled
Security inspectors at Gaza crossing discover ancient coins in truck with textile imports.
Arabs loot ancient Hasmonean fortress
Hasmonean fortress that overlooked ancient Samaria road has become a favorite target for Arab antiquity thieves.
Biblical city from time of King David discovered
3000-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 Sanhedrin
Students 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 Judea
Stone Age mask discovered intact in Hevron Hills in Judea.
Arabs destroy ancient Jewish village
Arab antiquities robbers caught red-handed destroying ancient Jewish village in northern Israel with a bulldozer. 'The sights are shocking.'
Arab antiquities thieves sentenced to prison
Prison and probation for Arabs caught stealing Samarian antiquities.
1,800-year-old mosaic found in Israeli park
Well-preserved Byzantine-era mosaic discovered in national park in Caesarea.
Ancient art seized from philanthropist Michael Steinhardt
Authorities seize ancient art from home, office of philanthropist Michael Steinhardt.
Ancient coin discovered in Halamish
9-year-old girl finds coin from time of Temple with inscription 'Holy Jerusalem.'
Stolen Second Temple period antiquities recovered in Samaria
Arab 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 Palmyra
ISIS jihadists have severely damaged a major Roman monument ancient Syrian city, says antiquities official.
US claims antiquities looted by ISIS to block their resale
The US cracks down on the resale of antiquities looted by ISIS.
Revolutionary court win against antiquity thieves
High Court rejects motion by antiquities dealers, who will now be forced to register their whole inventory.
The 'Barbaric' Islamist War on Antiquities
At annual Jerusalem conference, world experts lament ISIS funding war via illegal antiquities trade, Waqf barbaric Temple Mount destruction.
Bible Museum Inks Israel Antiquities Deal
Museum 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 Raid
ISIS'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 Antiquities
UN’s cultural body condemns destruction by ISIS of antiquities in Syrian city.
Rare Inscription from Davidic Times Unearthed
Israel Antiquity Authority (IAA) discovers 3,000 year-old jar with mysterious name engraved: Eshba'al.
13-Year-Old Unearths Wine Press in Jerusalem
Antiquities Authority announces the discovery of a 1,400-year-old wine press in Jerusalem - unearthed by a teen.
ISIS 'Barbarians' Threaten Ancient Syrian City
Islamic 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 Hatra
UNESCO 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 Collection
Art 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 Ossuaries
Some 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 Publication
Member 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 Afghanistan
Texts 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 Talks
LA 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 Galilee
Archaeologists 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 Coin
Left-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 Auction
Israel helps Egypt recover stolen antiquities; more efforts for recovery possibly in the future
Court Ruling Preserves Caesarea's Antiquities
A 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 Antiquities
The 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 Ground
After an antiquities theft ring was rounded up and stolen items recovered, exasperated officials are reburying treasures to keep them safe.
Arab Antiquity Thieves Collared
Having already vandalized three Jewish antiquities sites, a gang of Arab thieves was caught while digging.
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