Byzantine

Israel uncovers ancient Christian inscription from Book of Psalms

Unearthing ancient faith: A Byzantine Greek inscription paraphrasing verse 86 in the Book of Psalms was found in an ancient fortress in the Judean Desert.

Ancient 'magic mirror' discovered in northern Israel by youth leader

Magic mirrors were used to protect against the Evil Eye in ancient times.

Was the ancient napalm, Greek Fire, a Jewish invention?

Greek fire was the deadliest weapon of the Middle Ages and its recipe is still a great mystery to this day.

By YARON ZILBERSTEIN/WALLA!
30/07/2023

Grape pips found in the Negev dated to 8th century may be the oldest of its kind worldwide

Israeli and European archaeologists provide new insight into the mystery of ancient Gaza wine

1,500-year-old Byzantine women's sandals unearthed

The finding was made during an excavation at the Harbor of Eleutherios, one of the ports of ancient Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire.

Israeli family discovers ancient Byzantine relic on Shabbat walk

According to a release from the Israel Antiquities Authority, the family noticed a small clay face in the ground, which appeared to be looking up at them.

Ancient Byzantine church with preserved mosaic floor found near Jericho

Archaeologists working with the Civil Administration have been excavating the well-preserved mosaic flooring of what was once a large church in Israel's West Bank.

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