Restoration

Hebron’s Jewish community finishes restoring tomb belonging to ancestors of biblical King David

The work was spearheaded by the community’s international spokesperson, Yishai Fleisher, a member of National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Newly restored Tomb of Yishai and Ruth atop Tel Hebron in the West Bank, September 15, 2026.
Ramses II stele that has recently been restored by the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, September 4, 2026.

Cairo’s Egyptian Museum completes restoration, relocation of Ramesses II basalt stele

The museum’s director-general, noted that the stele was relocated and restored as part of the museum’s new display plan. It now stands between two other stelae depicting Ramses II.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Blue, clear and steaming hot. This is what Ein Jones looked like in the past.

Battle over Ein Jones spring: NIS 2M project sparks controversy

A NIS 2M project to restore the dangerous Ein Jones spring site near Hamat Gader has closed it for four months, triggering fierce local opposition.

|ByYOAV ITIEL
Restoration of a fresco depicting the marriage of Dionysus and Ariadne in Pompeii Archaeological Park, July 24, 2026.

Partially restored ancient fresco depicting marriage of Dionysus, Ariadne displayed in Pompeii

Though only fragments of the panel portraying Dionysus and Ariadne have survived, its reconstruction was possible through comparison with other ancient works.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

"I feel like Michelangelo" – NIS 1M for preserving the ancient fortress of Yehiam

When past meets present: The Nature and Parks Authority team restores the glory of the 900-year-old crusader fortress – complex work funded by the Ya'ara Foundation.

AUGUST 14, 2025ByMOSHE COHEN/MAARIV
Preservation work at Yehiam Fortress

From Copper Coins to Bone Tools: Kabul Receives Rare Artifacts for Restoration After Decades of War

The Taliban is moving a cache including pottery, metal, glass and ivory pieces, some over 5,000 years old, from a mine.

AUGUST 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Illustration: Archeological remains in Afghanistan.

The next frontier in hair restoration: How exosomes are changing the game

JULY 10, 2025ByDAVID RABINOWICZ

AI identifies 20 key points per fresco piece, boosting mural restoration accuracy by 86%

Software rebuilds damaged wall-paintings from piles of shards in minutes instead of months.

JULY 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Roman Pompeian fresco representing mythological figures in Naples, Italy.

Yemen's Seiyun Palace, one of the world's largest mudbrick structures, restored

In 2022, a large section of the outer wall collapsed, raising widespread concern over its future.

JULY 1, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Seiyun Palace.

800 ancient roses: Pompeii's Garden of Hercules reopens

Garden features 1,200 violets, and unique irrigation system restored.

JUNE 14, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Pompeii gardens.

World famous dolphin fresco replica in Knossos collapses

Archaeologists cite neglect of Knossos site and urgent need for restoration.

MAY 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
World famous dolphin fresco replica in Knossos.

Restorers puzzle together ancient relics shattered by Turkey’s 2023 earthquake

Artifacts at least a thousand years old are being prepared for re-exhibition, says restorer.

MAY 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The February 2023 earthquake in Turkey.

Hagia Sophia begins extensive restoration to reinforce dome against earthquakes

The dome will be strengthened from the exterior to preserve interior mosaics.

APRIL 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hagia Sophia begins extensive restoration to reinforce dome against earthquakes.

Restoration of Darius the Great's inscription at Persepolis to begin after severe erosion

Previous removal of protective canopy led to increased erosion of historic inscription.

APRIL 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Restoration of Darius the Great's inscription at Persepolis to begin after severe erosion.