Archeology
Talmudic sages were active participants in ancient Mediterranean wine culture
According to a new study, the sages "sought ways to allow Jewish farmers to remain part of the wine industry without compromising Halacha.”
IAA reveals how Israel's archaeologists helped locate missing persons post-Oct. 7
Israel Antiquities Authority unveils harrowing October 7 exhibition: 'Rising from the Ashes'
Ancient seal discovered in Temple Mount soil may link to King Josiah's era
Did Neanderthals have 'family recipes'? Study suggests butchery practices in ancient groups
Their meticulous examination of cut-marks on the remains of animal prey revealed patterns that cannot be explained by differences in skill, resources, or available tools at each site.
Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes
Archaeologists unveil Peñico, a city that thrived 3,500 years ago, linking Pacific coast cultures with those in the Amazon.
How Israel safeguards archaeological treasures amid Iranian attacks
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Museum staff members across Israeli institutions face the challenge of protecting some of the most important artifacts of humankind.
Rare 1,900-Year-Old bronze lion heads uncovered in Sharon region, symbolic of regional diversity
The lion heads are intricately designed, with each face bearing a different expression and distinct features.
Archaeologists reveal mythological scene on ancient sarcophagus found in Caesarea
The sarcophagus was discovered outside the known walls of Caesarea, indicating that the ancient city was far more extensive than previously thought.
Stunning 1,600-year-old Byzantine mosaic unveiled in Western Negev
Known as the Be’er Shema (Birsama) mosaic, it stands out as one of the most impressive ancient mosaics found in southern Israel.
Inscription of Pharaoh Ramses III discovered in southern Jordan
Archaeologists in southern Jordan have uncovered a rare royal inscription bearing the seal of Pharaoh Ramses III, dating back over 3,000 years.
From strategic port to archaeological gem: Lefkada's ancient theater emerges
Researchers estimate the theater was constructed around the 4th century BC during the city's economic prosperity.
130,000-year-old clues from Israel’s Tinshemet Cave point to shared Homo behaviors
These findings came from an excavation led by Israeli researchers from Hebrew University, Tel Aviv University, and other academic institutions in the country starting back in 2017.
Western Wall Rabbi urges stone be returned from airport display
On Wednesday, Ben-Gurion Airport launched a new exhibit showcasing archeological artifacts, among which was a five-tone stone from the Western Wall.
Who were the Sogdians, the enigmatic Silk Road merchants?
Renowned for their sense of commerce and diplomacy along the Silk Road from Antiquity to the High Middle Ages, the Sogdians became the most successful merchants of the era.
