Excavations

Researchers from the University of Haifa say the late fourth or early fifth century CE inscription is the earliest physical proof of organized elder care in Byzantine Israel.

The 20-year-old’s incredible find may be linked to early medieval ceremonial practices and confirms the long-lasting importance of the ancient Roman road, Dere Street.

After the eruption, Pompeii became a fragile camp-like site, inhabited without Roman infrastructure, as people lived among the ruins until the fifth century.

Polish archaeologists open Dziemiany’s SS bunker excavation in a new search for the lost Amber Room.

Turkish archaeologists found a 35 sqm mosaic in Diyarbakır with a Star of David, cross motif, six lines of Ancient Greek text, and geometric patterns during a grave excavation in Ergani district.

Archeologists suggested that, if confirmed as a synagogue, it could be among the oldest known in Spain, possibly the earliest.

After ten years of private investigation, treasure hunters, led by Jan Delingowski, have received permission to begin excavations.

After restoration, the hammer marks on the bronze vessel are clearly observable.

An advanced industry was revealed at the site, requiring an extremely high level of expertise.

“I was amazed by the find. To my delight, I also discovered a pair of gold earrings, but the ring, with its small and unique design, really moved me," volunteer Eddie Lipsman said.

Findings include mosaics, apses, and possibly a larger complex from the early Byzantine period.