Antiquities
Korean, Egyptian archaeologists find ancient temple gate blocks during restoration work in Luxor
The Ramesseum, located in a necropolis near Luxor, serves as a religious and political record of Pharoah Ramesses II’s reign. It is the second largest temple in Egypt.
Gov’t approves 250m. NIS plan to preserve West Bank heritage sites ahead of Six-Day War anniversary
Heritage Minister taps INEXTG CEO Esther Shreiber for next IAA director, first woman in role
Turkish authorities reportedly seize gold Hebrew manuscript inscribed on python skin
Israeli returns 1,700-year-old anchor to Antiquities Authority after 26 years
This anchor, a rare find in the country, was recovered by a citizen named Moshe during a diving expedition off Palmahim Beach in 1996.
Israeli woman finds ancient figurine of Egyptian goddess on the beach
Amid stormy weather, a resident of Lod saw the figurine floating toward her on the waves.
Antiquities Authority calls on Israeli public to return stolen artifacts
Citizens can reach out to the IAA to determine if items are antiques and return items at one of four collection points throughout the country.
Should Israel outlaw the sale of archaeological artifacts?
A joint Zoom symposium in Jerusalem and London examines the quasi-legal business of antiquities trading in Israel.
Vatican returns ancient Parthenon marble fragments to Greece
Greece said that they hope the return of the fragments by the Vatican will lead to the British Museum making a similar gesture in the near future.
Security forces thwart illegal antiquity trade in West Bank
About 270 ancient artifacts were found in the search, including gold, silver and bronze coins from different periods.
How did this man get rich by collecting coins?
A man in India collected over 1,200 coins in 45 years - and sold his collection for a quarter of a million dollars.
American patron of Israeli archaeology becomes focus of New York’s antiquities trafficking unit
Shelby White has already relinquished at least two dozen items worth at least $20 million.
Archaeologists find ancient Roman engraved gems in bathhouse drain in England
Ancient Romans wore engraved gems on rings as seals and as objects of fashion.
Antiquities robbers caught desecrating ancient well looking for lost treasure
It is suspected that the members of the squad were looking for a hidden treasure, which — according to a legend circulating in the south — was buried in a well, located inside a cave.
