New artifact and photographic exhibition housed on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and overlooking the Horvat Huqoq site showcases site's original Samson floor mosaic, alongside a bronze coin cache’s premier public display.
Prehistoric cave dating back some 300,000 years 'a site of global importance, dating to a period in human evolution about which we have little evidence,' researchers from Israel Antiquities Authority and University of Haifa say.
Sixth-grade student Alon Horowitz uncovers rare gem estimated to be 1,500 years old at Korazim National Park.
Archaeologists discover massive 50-meter underground passage during excavation for new Jerusalem neighborhood.
Rare find uncovered in Susya excavation demonstrates integrity of ancient community's residents.
Rock-hewn mikveh uncovered in Jerusalem excavations beneath a destruction layer provides evidence of the events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago.
Excavations at the Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv reveal a 2,000-year-old lamp - just in time for Hanukkah.
Hasmonean-period Jerusalem wall was completed, built in the late 2nd century BCE, and later deliberately destroyed, experts say.
Extraordinary archaeological discoveries, including earliest winepress and evidence of Canaanite folk worship, uncovered near Tel Megiddo in Israel’s north.
Assyrian cuneiform inscription, estimated to be 2,700 years old, offers rare evidence of official correspondence between the Assyrian Empire and the Kingdom of Judah.
Rare hoard of coins from the days of the last Jewish rebellion under Roman rule discovered in a hidden system in the Galilee.
Bronze coin minted by Jews in Jerusalem during final year before Second Temple's destruction in 70 CE discovered during excavations in the Jerusalem Archaeological Garden - Davidson Center.
Advanced flint industry dating back approximately 5,500 years was uncovered, providing first-ever evidence of blade production in southern Israel.
Rare discs evidence of Roman-period burial culture and belief in the afterlife likely graced coffin-carrying handles, attest to the high status of the deceased.
Newly-uncovered 1,700-year-old marble sarcophagus bears mythological scene of Dionysus and Heracles in a drinking contest.
Colorful mosaic discovered about 35 years ago south of Kibbutz Urim in the Gaza border region is displayed to the public for the first time, following preservation efforts.
Small gold ring, likely belonging to a child living in Jerusalem during the Second Temple period about 2,300 years ago, found in the City of David.
Rare burial artifacts at Tel Malḥata reveal Christian-African cultural ties and ancient traditions of identity and memory.
Ancient clay jug featuring red camel decorations and estimated to be around 1,200 years old discovered in excavations in the Yatir Forest. 'Depiction of camels on the vessel highlights the importance of the animal.'
Antiquities Authority excavation in southern Israel uncovers ancient grave containing remains of a merchant caravan; researchers believe the caravans traded frankincense and myrrh and possibly women as well.
A rare ceramic oil lamp from the Late Roman period, decorated with depictions of the Temple menorah, incense shovel and lulav (date palm branch used in Jewish ritual), discovered during an Israel Antiquities Authority excavation.
Newly-discovered 5,000-year-old site - one of the earliest ever found in Israel - played a central role in the Judean Lowlands Early Bronze Age settlement network.
For the first time: Evidence how Sennacherib’s military campaign impacted the economy in the Kingdom of Judah discovered near Jerusalem.
The excavation of the tunnel for the Western Wall elevator has begun. Herzl Ben-Ari, CEO of the Company for the Development and Renovation of the Jewish Quarter: “We are not just building an elevator, but also bridging two thousand years of history.”
Seal bearing the name of Yehoʼezer ben Hoshʼayahu, 'one of the most beautiful ever discovered,' found near Southern Wall of the Temple Mount.
Ancient paintings decorating ancient tombs of wealthy people were discovered decades ago in Ashkelon, but few people ever saw them. Now preserved, the city's archaeological gems will be visible to all.
New finds from the 2000-year-old drainage channel in Jerusalem tells the city’s story in the days of the Second Temple from its prosperity until its decay and destruction.
A huge Second Temple period quarry, one of the largest ever found in Jerusalem, is uncovered during an excavation in the Har Hotzvim industrial area.
Archaeological excavations of the Great Synagogue of Vilna reveal the floor of the main prayer hall and evidence of the intensity of destruction of the synagogue, destroyed by the Nazis and the Soviet authorities.
Ivory vessel made of elephant tusk, dated to the Chalcolithic period, uncovered in Israel Antiquities Authority excavation near Be'er Sheva.
Rare coin from the time of the Bar Kokhba Revolt, engraved with the name of 'Eleazar the Priest' in ancient Hebrew script, discovered in the Judean Desert; three additional Revolt coins bearing the name Simeon, were also found.
Rare enigmatic stone box from the Second Temple period discovered during City of David excavations was used for commercial activity, then burnt – evidence of the destruction of Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago.
Architectural remains of the 1,800-year-old Roman VIth ‘Ferrata’ Iron Legion military base uncovered in a recent excavation in northern Israel.
Rare coin, among the earliest evidence for the use of coins in the country, discovered in Judean Hills; sheqel weight found in nearby building dates to Kingdom of Judah.
The most ancient rooftiles found in Israel were brought during the period Greek Seleucid king Antiochus IV & uncovered in the City of David.
Excavation carried out at Tel Arani in preparation for laying new water pipe reveals ancient 5,500-year-old gate.
Youth leader Aviv Weizman discovers an ancient 'magical mirror' in an archaeological excavation in northern Israel.
A 1500-year-old convent with a mosaic floor and inscriptions is uncovered for a second time, in a military zone near Shoham, Israel.
Archaeological excavations near Temple Mount unearth pool built by soldiers from Rome’s 10th Legion, inscribed Byzantine lamp.
Remains of a building dating from the time of the Sanhedrin are uncovered in Yavne, along with 'impressive' cemetery.
Coin made from pure silver is uncovered in dirt from City of David. 'Coin is one of the only items we have today from Temple times.'
Winery and spectacular ancient gold ring with inlay of semi-precious stones unearthed in excavation.
Evidence of agricultural and industrial activity from 1,500 years ago discovered in Ramat Hasharon.
Part of Jerusalem's Old City streets coilapses after Arabs conduct illegal excavations under Al Aqsa Mosque.
Evidence of the path of modern humans leaving Africa 100,000 years ago discovered in Dimona.
If the rocks and ashes, found in excavations at the Kotel and dating to the Temple's destruction, could talk, what would they say?
Newly-uncovered church hints at importance of Byzantine Christian village, archaeologists say.
Archaeologists find rare measuring table in what may have been the location of Jerusalem's 2,000-year-old market.
Family digging at excavation site uncovers 1,400-year-old iron hammer and nails.
Students prepare hiking trail as a gift to the State, uncover ancient oil lamp adorned with a symbol of a menorah.
Samaria schoolchildren find Turkish bullets from World War I during excavation field trip.
Excavations at Western Wall Plaza unearth unique stamped clay from the First Temple Period believed to belong to city governor.
Monastery may have served as center for pilgrimages, expert says.
A girl’s pendant found at Sobibor reunites a Jewish family spread across the globe.
Archaeologists discover ancient theater, new stone courses, in Western Wall Tunnels.
After being destroyed in the Holocaust, two pre-war mikvaot are discovered in Vilna.
Excavations in Galilee reveal 2,000 year-old stone vessel quarry and production center, vessels 'highlight pivotal role of ritual purity.'
During excavations in preparation for road construction, Antiquities Authority finds Ottoman-era well.
Authorities arrest three Arabs illegally searching Lower Galilee site for archaeological finds.
400-year-old Jewish remains receive Jewish burial after excavations disturb them.
