Archaeology

Israel’s rich biblical history can be found in the country’s archaeology. The Jerusalem Post shares the latest on archaeological excavations at significant biblical and historical sites in Israel and the region.

Cat lovers rejoice: Moscow archaeologists discover 17th century tiles depicting a cat with a crown

Both "cat" tiles have already been restored and are now being prepared for transfer.

Mexico went through extreme drought. The Aztecs sacrificed 42 children to Tlaloc, the god of rain

The remains, mostly boys aged between two and seven years old, were placed inside a box of ashlars in a careful arrangement.

By JERUSALEM POST LITE STAFF
13/11/2024

2,000-year-old Roman road discovered beneath Old Kent Road in London

"Old Kent Road is one of London’s oldest thoroughfares that embodies much of what makes today’s London special”.

Secret government photos uncover key archaeological findings in Iraq

The Battle of al-Qadisiyyah was a crucial victory for Arab Muslim forces of the Rashidun Caliphate over the Sasanian Empire.

Lady Chenet-aa’s mummy reveals its secrets to team of researchers

Lady Chenet-aa died in her late thirties to early forties.

Mass looting of Sudan's National Museum amid civil war shocks cultural heritage community

The war in Sudan has killed an estimated 150,000 people and pushed 10 million into exile.

Spanish smiths used meteorite metals 3,000 years ago, study suggests

The Treasure of Villena, discovered in the Valencia region of Spain in, is considered one of the most important collections of prehistoric treasure in Europe, consisting of 66 mostly golden artifacts

New study reveals ancient Nile tributary helped transport stone blocks for Egypt's pyramids

The research, identified a tunnel that connected the pyramids of Giza. The tunnel has been identified as an ancient Nile branch, known as the Ahramat.

Peru's congress conducts hearing on alleged extraterrestrial 'Nazca mummies'

However, the authenticity of the so-called tridactyl mummies has been widely disputed by the scientific community.

King Arthur's Hall in Cornwall found to be 4,000 years older than previously thought

The monument was first documented in 1583 by the English cartographer John Norden, who wrote, "It is called Arthur's Hall".

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