Jerusalem archaeology
Days before Tisha B'Av: Charred wooden beams from First Temple’s destruction unearthed in Jerusalem
The First Temple, built by the biblical King Solomon, was destroyed in 586 BCE at the hands of Nebuchadnezzar II, the second king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire.
Inside the tragic, decades-long mystery of Qumran's lost Second Temple incense
Ancient tunnel with unknown age, purpose found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel ahead of Jerusalem Day
US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation
IAA reveals new study focused on ancient Jerusalem bullae in honor of Israel Excellence Week
According to the IAA, the study aims to examine Jerusalem's administrative systems from the First Temple period through the end of the Second Temple period.
Israel uncovers Second Temple-period mikveh beneath Western Wall
The ritual bath was found sealed beneath a layer of destruction dated to 70 CE, in which researchers found burned ash and numerous artifacts that offer a snapshot of life just before the city fell.
Ancient lead menorah pendant sheds light on Jewish presence in Byzantine Jerusalem
Cast almost entirely of lead, the pendant is decorated on both sides with an identical image of a menorah framed within a circular border.
Hasmonean era 'first wall' section revealed at Tower of David museum excavation - interview
Israel’s Heritage Minister, Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu, called the discovery: “tangible and moving evidence of Jerusalem’s might and stature during the Hasmonean period.”
New Israeli technology lets archaeologists see underground without digging
Using muon detectors, the team produced detailed images of underground features, including tunnels and cisterns, based on how soil absorbs cosmic radiation.
New digital archive gives global access to Israel’s archaeological treasures
The Israel Antiquities Authority has launched a new database holding over three million historically significant records.
What’s in a name? Diving into the ancient names of biblical Israel
Ancient name data reveals Israel was more diverse than Judah, offering new insight into biblical-era societies through a modern statistical lens.
Was literacy important in the biblical Kingdom of Judah? Expert offers answers
Questions related to literacy in ancient times are not an exclusive prerogative of academic studies on the Israelites.
'Jerusalem Through the Ages': What archaeology reveals about the history of Jerusalem - review
This is both positive and a challenge for readers; it’s dense, meticulous, and sometimes overwhelming.
Largest ever Second Temple era quarry discovered in Har Hotzvim Hi-Tech Park, Jerusalem
Archaeologists excavated 3,500 square meters of earth in one section of the massive quarry.
