12,000-year-old village shows start of farming
Hebrew University researchers unearth ancient village in Jordan Valley showing 'crossroads of Paleolithic foragers and Neolithic farmers.'
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Israeli finds show prehistoric man ate turtles
200,000-year-old fossils discovered in a cave near Tel Aviv shed new light on the culinary habits of prehistoric man.
Prayer section hides last of Temple destruction
Archaeologist warns government compromise to expand non-Orthodox Kotel prayer section will destroy priceless Jewish heritage.
3,400-year-old citadel in the basement
Ancient sea fortress with rare relics found in construction of coastal high-rise, and now it will be part of the basement level.
2,700-year-old farm found in Rosh Ha'ayin
First Temple period farmhouse, along with 1,500-year-old church featuring colorful mosaics, discovered ahead of building new neighborhood.
Ancient ram statue unearthed near Byzantine church
Christmas Eve discovery in Caesarea excites archaeologists; beautiful sculpture was almost perfectly preserved.
Watch: Bennett participates in archaeological dig
Education Minister joins teenagers for an educational archaeological dig. "This is the real youth of Israel."
Archaeologists unearth royal seal of King Hezekiah
Archaeologists unearth seal of King Hezekiah of Judea near Temple Mount - shedding new, exciting light on the Bibilical narrative.
Israeli archaeologists unearth ancient granary
Ancient fava beans shed new light on how Neolithic man ate - and farmed.
Beautiful ancient mosaic found in Lod
While building a visitor center for world famous 1,700-year-old mosaic, incredible new find leaves archaeologists floored.
Ancient fortress solves riddle of Macabbean revolt
Archaeologists make breathtaking discovery of Antiochus's fortress, replete with weapons bearing his mark that were used to fight Jews.
Rare Byzantine-Era Mosaic Found and Restored
The unique 1,500-year-old mosaic served as the floor of a church and will be displayed in Kiryat Gat.
Rare Seal from King David Era Discovered
Rare 3,000 year-old seal dating to the period of kings David and Solomon discovered at the Temple Mount Sifting Project in Jerusalem.
Video Tour: Tomb of Maccabees Uncovered?
Ancient riddle: were mosaics adorned with a cross added to the graves because of Christian adoration of Maccabees?
Is This the Real Tomb of the Maccabees?
The Israel Antiquities Authority set out on a mission to solve a 150-year old riddle - and a treasure far more ancient.
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.
Old Mikveh With Rare Inscriptions Found in J'lem
Second Temple period ritual bath found during construction of kindergarten, with highly 'significant' wall paintings of Temple artifact.
Archaeologists Uncover Entrance to Goliath's City
Team of archaeologists from Bar-Ilan University discovers the fortifications and entrance gate of the Philistine city of Gath.
Ancient Sling Stones Returned by Repentant Robber
20 years after stealing 2,000-year-old sling stones, thief turns them in with note: 'they brought me nothing but trouble. Don't steal!'
Roman Legion Camp Unearthed in Megiddo
Discoveries revealed in camp excavation of legion that destroyed ancient Israel, at site where war for final redemption believed to begin.
1,500-Year-Old Church Found Near Highway 1
Church was part of an ancient road station frequented by travelers between Jerusalem and the coastal plain.
Arabs Sentenced for Plundered Ancient Judean Cave
Prison terms, 12,000 NIS fine for Arabs who caused irreparable damage to one of the most important sites ever found in Judean Desert.
Oldest Ten Commandments on Display in Jerusalem
World's oldest complete example of the Biblical text on display at the Israel Museum as part of special exhibit.
Arab Antiquities Robbers Caught in the Act
7 residents of Bedouin town Rahat in Negev found while digging up coins from 2,000 years ago and causing irreversible damage.
ISIS Completely Blows up Ancient City of Nimrud
800-year-old city and archaeological treasure trove leveled by ISIS in new video, to 'remove idolatry.'
'Israelites Left Egypt, Egypt Didn't Leave Them'
Just in time for Passover, IAA reveals massive archaeological find indicating Egyptian cultural influence remained after Exodus.
Ancient Egyptian Beer-Making Stash Unearthed
5,000-year-old fragments provide first-ever evidence of Egyptian occupation in central Tel Aviv area.
Japan Funds UNESCO Mission to Save Iraq's Heritage
New initiative to use satellite imaging and other tools to stop jihadists from destroying artifacts or selling them on black market.
Spelunkers Find Rare 2,300-Year-Old Treasure Cache
In one of the most important finds in northern Israel, three cave explorers unearth ancient coins and jewelry in stalactite cave.
Unprecedented Treasure Found off Israeli Coast
Ancient haul of 2,000 golden coins discovered by accident by divers; likely the remains of an ancient shipwreck.
Grave Robbers Caught Red Handed
Three grave robbers were caught red-handed Friday night as they tried to raid antiquities in the area of Tel Ashkelon.
IAA Finds Bracelet from Roman Period with Menorah
Glass bracelet found in what researchers believe was an ancient garbage pit; Menorah on bracelet just in time for Hannukah.
2,000-year-old Palace Entryway Found in Judea
Arched entry to Herodian Hilltop Palace unearthed revealing how palace was turned into memorial; evidence of Jewish revolts found on site.
8,000-Year-Old Olive Oil Discovered in Galilee
Researchers find oldest evidence of olive oil usage in Israel and likely in entire Middle East at Lower Galilee excavation.
2,800-Year-Old Farm Discovered Near Rosh Ha'ayin
Stunning find in coastal region reveals ancient farmhouse and rare coin with Alexander's name on it, testifying to Greek presence.
UNESCO Debates ISIS Erasing of Jewish History
Special Paris session featuring Israeli expert to discuss ways of saving ancient Jewish sites that have come under ISIS's cruel grasp.
France Returns Artifacts Stolen from Egypt
250 artifacts from as far back as 2000 BCE returned to Nile state, latest in long spate of French artifact smuggling.
How Canaanite Worship Looked in Joshua's Conquest?
Ariel University archaeologists find 3,300-year-old building used for pagan rituals in a city to the west of Hevron.
One of Oldest Known Synagogues Seized by ISIS
Jihadists looting ancient archaeological sites, including 244 BCE synagogue; officials warn 5,000 years of history being erased.
Archaeologist Killed in Samaria Cave-In
Yuval Peleg, 45, of Kfar Adumim, was a senior archaeologist in the IDF's Civil Administration.
