Jerusalem 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
Ancient tunnel with unknown age, purpose found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel ahead of Jerusalem Day
UAE Archives directors visit Israel’s National Library for first time ever
Among the fields of collaboration agreed to in the 2020 Abraham Accords, the two institutions are working to preserve historical memory and cultural heritage.
Authorities believe looted Bar Kochba artifacts were Roman army spoils
Among the findings are typical Roman cult artifacts decorated with figures and pagan symbols, which prove that they were likely the original property of Roman soldiers.
Biblical warfare: How did the Assyrians conquer Judean Lachish?
Archaeologists uncovered how King Sennacherib’s army built the massive siege ramp that allowed them to defeat the city some 2,700 years ago.
2,700-year-old biblical fortress in Jerusalem undergoes restoration
The citadel might have been part of a network of defensive structures to protect the capital at the time of the Kings of Judah.
What was Jewish life in Israel like at the time of the Mishna and Talmud?
A new exhibition by the Israel Antiquities Authority at the Yigal Allon Center in Kibbutz Ginossar offers a glimpse of the centuries when Jewish sages managed to rebuild a community in the Galilee.
Archaeology, hikes, and fun for kids: Tour Jerusalem's hills
The Jerusalem Post Magazine takes you to Tel Tzuba and Sataf, both located in the outskirt hills of Jerusalem, offering local fun and a trove of history.
Archaeologists find 2,700-year-old toilet in luxurious palace in Jerusalem
The extraordinary find sheds light on life under the kings of Judah: "Only the rich could afford toilets."
What did biblical Jerusalem look like some 2,500 years ago?
JPost One-on-One Zoomcast, Episode 34 - Rossella Tercatin and Prof. Yuval Gadot, archaeology and ancient near eastern cultures at Tel-Aviv University.
New visitor center planned for Broad Wall in Jerusalem's Old City
The Broad Wall was built in 701 BC by King Hezekiah to protect Jerusalem against the conquest by the Assyrian king, Sennacherib.
New elevator, tunnel to provide accessible entry to Jerusalem’s Old City
Along with providing an accessible route to the Jaffa Gate, the project will also open up archaeological finds to the public.
