Biblical archaeology
First Temple-era figurine mold unearthed in Jerusalem's 'most significant excavation' in decades
Tower of David Museum Chief Curator Eilat Lieber said that "the discovery of the first mold for producing figurines dating to the First Temple period has generated tremendous excitement."
Days before Tisha B'Av: Charred wooden beams from First Temple’s destruction unearthed in Jerusalem
Inside the tragic, decades-long mystery of Qumran's lost Second Temple incense
One of the Dead Sea Scrolls' greatest mysteries may have finally been solved by Israeli researcher
New research might point out to location, remains of Noah's Ark
Archaeologists identify and analyze a ship-shaped mound in the Mount Ararat complex in eastern Turkey, described by the Bible as the Ark's final destination.
Israel unearths ancient Roman swords, javelin stolen by Jewish rebels
The weapons cache was most likely hidden by Jewish rebels some 1,900 years ago after being seized from Roman forces.
Were the limestone spheroids of 'Ubeidiya intentionally designed?
Spheroids are either handmade or naturally shaped stones chosen and transported to places where they are used, making them one of the longest-used technologies on record.
Israeli archaeologists unearth building destroyed during Babylonian siege of Jerusalem
The building, dubbed 'Building 100', had once belong to an elite member of Jerusalem's society, until it was destroyed by fire in 586 BCE.
UNESCO to rule on ancient Jericho as Palestinian World Heritage site
Jericho prides itself on being the oldest most continuously inhabited city in the world, dating back over 10,000 years and for being at the lowest point below sea level of any municipality.
James Ossuary, alleged relic of Jesus's brother, to be shown in Dallas
While the 2,000-year-old ossuary is seemingly genuine, the underlying issue is whether its paleo-Hebrew inscription is the real deal.
Rebel Jewish coin dating to anti-Roman revolt discovered in Israel
A rare half-shekel coin dug up in the Ein Gedi nature reserve was inscribed with the words “The Holy Jerusalem” in Hebrew.
New tech reveals ancient Israelis were 'highly capable' and resourceful
Very capable early humans in the Hula Valley systematically sought raw materials hundreds of thousands of years ago – much earlier than previously assumed.
Archaeological discoveries shed light on early urbanization in the Kingdom of Judah
The findings have revealed fortified cities and common urban pattern characterized by casemate walls, houses abutting the walls and peripheral roads.
Mosaics of biblical Samson uncovered in Galilee archaeological dig
Over the course of the decade-long Huqoq excavation project, the team made a series of discoveries including depictions of Noah’s Ark, the parting of the Red Sea, a Helios-zodiac cycle, and more.
