Israeli archeology exodus
Israeli archeologists discover 'once-in-a-lifetime find' of ancient pottery under beach
The burial cave in Israel from the Late Bronze Age, the time of Pharaoh Ramses II – possibly from the story of the Exodus from Egypt - contained dozens of intact objects.
Joshua, Judges and Jesus: Biblical archeology exhibit hits Texas
Historic Judean archeological discoveries a 'wake-up call'
Seal from First Temple Period found at Kotel supports biblical accounts
Relics from World War I battlefield unearthed in central Israel
"These finds constitute evidence of one of the major battles that was fought in Palestine between the British forces and the Turkish forces," says IAA.
Colossus probably depicting pharoah of Exodus found
The discovery, hailed by the Antiquities Ministry as one of the most important ever, was made near the ruins of Ramses II’s temple in the ancient city of Heliopolis.
Hikers find Second Temple period engravings of menorah in Judean Shephelah cistern
"It’s rare to find a wall engraving of a menorah, which substantiates the scientific research regarding the Jewish nature of the settlement during the Second Temple period," says archeologist.
Teenagers discover 1,200-year-old coin in the Galilee
The coin from the 8th century AD, is inscribed with Arabic and mentions the name of the Prophet Muhammad and speaks of monotheism.
The story of an ‘Exodus’ passenger’s stormy sail to the Jewish state
These were the lucky ones, the survivors. They were free and realizing the unimaginable: going to Eretz Yisrael.
Ancient ballista ball unearthed by students in Gush Etzion from Bar Kokhba revolt
"This is a discovery of historic magnitude because this battle was the last battle fought by a Jewish army in Israel until modern times."
Rare fresco fragments dating back to Roman era discovered at Zippori National Park
Traditionally, images depicting animals or people were not common within Second Temple Period religious custom.
Unique 1,600-year-old kiln, pottery manufacturing shop discovered in Western Galilee
"The kiln was meticulously constructed, and consisted of two chambers," says IAA.
Bethlehem bounty
Sculptor Akram Anastas counts Judaica, Christian and Muslim art among his stone treasures.
Finding the Holy Vessels – Is NOW the Time?
WATCH: Bronze mask of the god Pan thought to be some 2,000 years old found near Lake Kinneret
According to the archaeologist the mask is unlike any other discovered before due to its great size, larger than a human head.
