Israel/Archeology

Israel: 1,500-year-old nunnery uncovered during IDF drill

Several female skeletons were found at the site during previous excavation

Neolithic arrowhead the oldest artifact found in Jerusalem

The arrowhead’s only imperfection is a slightly blunted tip, but its sides remain razor-sharp

Bronze coin dating back nearly 2,000 years found on Israeli beach

It was the first time such relic was found in Israeli waters

Routes uncovered: Tel Aviv's hidden gems of antiquity

Ancient treasures can be found across the modern Mediterranean metropolis

Roman statues put on display at Tel Ashkelon Park nearly a century after discovery

Excavations of the site were held in 1920-1922 during the British Mandate

Israeli museum housing massive Roman-era mosaic inaugurated

Dedication ceremony held for Shelby White and Leon Levy Mosaic Lod Archeological Center

Israel: Archeologists discover second of the world’s earliest rural mosques

Both mosques are located in the same Bedouin town of Rahat

Israeli researchers discover olive trees domesticated 7,000 years ago

“This is the earliest evidence for cultivation of a fruit tree”

Israel: 2,100-year-old farmstead found in Galilee

Archaeologists suspect family fled the farm in a hurry, possibly from 'threat of a military attack'

Israel: High Court rejects petitions against Jerusalem cable car

Among the petitioners are shop owners, Palestinians and the Karaite community

West Bank relics reveal history of ancient Jewish revolt in Tekoa Valley

'This cave was used as a hiding place for the Jewish rebels during the Bar Kokhba revolt'

Study suggests Jerusalem vessels were ancient hand grenades

'This research has shown the diverse use of these unique ceramic vessels'

Church of the Holy Sepulchre's altar rediscovered

Archaeologists find a centuries-old relic at Christian holy site in Jerusalem

Joseph's Tomb renovated after Palestinian vandalism

Samaria Regional Council construction team repairs Jewish holy site damaged by Arab rioters

Vanilla with your wine? 2,600 years ago, it was all the rage

The use of vanilla emphasizes the wealth of ancient Jerusalem, new research concludes

Turkey to return ancient Hebrew inscription to Israel

The Siloam Inscription is a 2,700-year-old Hebrew text describing the Pool of Siloam and the City of David

American tourist stumbles upon ancient jug in Judean Desert

Fully intact pottery vessel dates to Early Bronze Age period

1,500-year-old 'magic bowls' found in Jerusalem

'Bowls of this type came from ancient sites in Mesopotamia — Iraq of today'

Israel: Ashdod police find ancient column on beach patrol

'It is not inconceivable that the column that was exposed belonged to an ancient church'

Scientists date human bone in Israel to 1.5 million years ago

Vertebra is oldest evidence of humans in Israel and second oldest human remain outside of Africa

Israel’s Masada: 20 years as a UNESCO World Heritage site

Despite its tragic history, Masada now represents Israel’s celebrations of life

Affluent ancient Jerusalemites suffered infectious disease

Intestinal parasite eggs discovered beneath toilet of First Temple period luxury villa

Ancient synagogue revealed in Turkish resort town

Among the remains was a plaque portraying a menorah motif and an inscription in Hebrew and Greek

Israeli, Moroccan researchers excavate synagogue in Atlas Mountains

'We found more than one thousand pages of religious texts'