Rare 'sling bullet' from Hasmonean period found in Yavne dig
A rare item found while clearing land for a building project may have been used by the Greek army in their battles with the Maccabees.
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Slab from more than 3,500 years ago found in City of David
The earliest inscription from Jerusalem's City of David has finally been deciphered, revealing a ominous curse.
You can’t restore destroyed archeological sites
When will the PA's outrageous and purposeful destruction of Jewish history finally be brought to an end? Op-ed.
'Arabs have destroyed 80% of archeological sites in Judea and Samaria'
Arabs in Judea and Samaria have undertaken systematic destruction of 3,000 years of Jewish history in Judea and Samaria, NGO reports.
Rare, 2,000-year-old coin used for Temple upkeep found in Old City of Jerusalem
Very rare coin dating back to Temple times discovered during preservation work on the David Citadel.
Scientists 'discover giant tsunami hit Israel 9,000 years ago'
Prof. Assaf Yasur-Landau says newly discovered archeological evidence suggests Israel was hit by a giant tsunami more than 9,000 years ago.
Fortress from the time of King David discovered in the Golan
3000-year-old fortified complex unearthed in northern Israel, the first such fort to be found in the Golan from the era of King David.
Youth volunteers discover ancient gold coins in central Israel
A hoard of 425 pure gold coins from 1,100 years ago uncovered by volunteers during an excavation in central Israel.
Ancient structure discovered at archaeological camp in Oz veGaon
Experts estimate place served as industrial area for nearby village for producing olive oil and wine from area trees and vineyards.
Unexpected discovery made in ancient graves in northern Israel
Ancient tomb engravings discovered in grave 'dolmens' in northern Israel.
Palestinian police arrest Israeli archeologists in northern Samaria
Armed Palestinian police arrest Israeli archeologists at an archeological site in an area under full Israeli jurisdiction.
3,000-year-old Canaanite temple discovered in southern Israel
Hebrew University team unearths Canaanite temple in Lachish in southern Israel, along with oldest example of Hebrew letter 'samech'.
13-year-old Caesarea boy discovers ancient inscription - by accident
Teen from Israeli coastal city who went out to search for mushrooms discovers ancient marble inscription from Byzantine era instead.
Hanukkah Gelt: 1,200-year old hoard of gold coins discovered in Yavneh, Israel
Archaeologists uncover 1,200-year-old hoard of gold coins stashed away in a clay jug. 'This could have been someone's personal savings.'
Evidence of Jewish idolatry during 1st Temple period on display
Idols and figurines are found on the site of a mysterious Jewish city populated prior to the destruction of the First Temple.
Archeological "megasite" found near Jerusalem
Huge ancient settlement discovered near Jerusalem during infrastructure work. Site is one of the largest of its kind in the world.
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.
Ancient coin found on school trip
During school field trip, student finds coin bearing the inscription "King Agrippa."
Rare millennia-old stone mask unearthed in Judea
Stone Age mask discovered intact in Hevron Hills in Judea.
Was beer invented in Israel?
World's oldest brewery found in northern Israel.
Did archaeologists just uncover biblical prophet's seal?
2,700-year-old seal discovered in Jerusalem near seal of King Hezekiah. Item may have belonged to biblical prophet Isaiah.
Rare archeology collateral damage of Netiv Ha'avot destruction
Security forces begin preparing destruction of Nativ Ha'avot, with bulldozers destroying artifacts from Patriarchs' period.
Ancient Jewish town from Hasmonean period discovered
2,100-year-old Jewish community found in Judea, dating back to Hasmonean period, 600 years earlier than previous finds at the site.
Roman bath house discovered under mikvah
The Old City of Jerusalem will soon be hosting a new mikvah - with two thousand year-old roots.
Ancient frescoes discovered in Zippori
Hebrew University archeologists have unearthed rare frescoes of the life and culture of Jews in ancient Zippori.
Ancient mosaic uncovered in Israel
The radiant tiles that were discovered depict scenes from the Bible, including Noah's Ark.
Israeli boy discovers 3,400-year-old figurine
Israel Antiquities Authority presented the 7-year-old with a certificate of appreciation for good citizenship for his remarkable discovery.
Ancient 'rabbi' burial inscription uncovered
New discovery uncovers three burial inscriptions from 1,700-years-ago, revealing the importance of the city.
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