Jewish archeology
Haredi Jews protest construction site over alleged ancient burial ground
Haredi Jews protested a Yehud building over possible ancient graves. Police acted. Tombs were found; the origin was unknown, and 300 homes were planned.
'Exquisite' 1,700-year-old lamp bearing Temple symbols discovered in Jerusalem
Unveiling Jerusalem: Jodi Magness’s comprehensive archaeological journey through time
Mosaics of biblical Samson uncovered in Galilee archaeological dig
Archaeologists find Jewish antiques, Hebrew texts in Moroccan synagogue
The Hebrew documents that were found provide insight into the timeline of Jewish history in the region and the history of Morocco, in general.
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 sarcophagus found in Samaria after attempted robbery
Security forces caught the thieves and discovered that they had uncovered thousand-year-old sarcophagi in their attempt to rob the site.
2,000-year-old candle discovered by local children in Israeli Kibbutz
The candle was discovered near a site the Antiquities Authority was already excavating, meaning the discovery will also shed new light on an existing excavation.
Silver coins found near Temple Mount prove Jewish history of Israel
“This is the third coin of this type found in excavations in Jerusalem, and one of the few ever found in archeological excavations,” said the researchers.
1,000-year-old antisemitic violence victims revealed in archaeological discovery
Skeletons found over a decade ago have now been revealed to have been Ashkenazi Jews who had fallen victims to an antisemitic incident.
Israeli, German archeologists reconstruct Hasmonean destruction of Greek city
The year and exact season of the destruction of the Greek town Tel Iẓṭabba occurred has been determined by Israeli/German researchers.
Biblical Hannah's final resting place possibly found in 1,500-year-old convent
The convent was first discovered by Dr. Uzi Dahari and Dr. Yehiel Zelinger of the Israel Antiquities Authority in the early 2000s, but it was eventually re-buried for its own protection.
Statues of Roman goddesses returned to rightful place of honor at Tel Ashkelon
The remains of five marble statues have been rescued from anonymity and placed standing using a special frame between the southern portion of the basilica and the odeon, a small covered theater.
'You cannot curse what God has blessed'
Opinion: Discovery of “cursed tablet” is warning to antisemites
‘Archeology helps us interpret the Bible and vice versa’
Curatorial officer at Museum of the Bible: "Archeology is a puzzle."
