Israel Antiquities Authority
Second Temple workshop found on Israel's Mount Scopus during investigation into antiquities thieves
The workshop was discovered at the Ras Tamim archaeological site on the eastern slope of Mount Scopus.
Stone seal from biblical Kingdom of Judea discovered during construction in northern Israel
Police sieze ancient coins, stolen medical device from east Jerusalem resident
Caesarea’s Roman-era aqueduct to undergo multi-million shekel preservation, restoration project
Ten-year-old boy finds 100-year-old golden cross medallion in Jerusalem
“This cross medallion is not considered an antiquity by law as it is ‘only’ 100-200 hundred years old or so, but it is a unique object," said Dr Re'em of IAA.
A Ming mystery: Earliest known Chinese inscription in Israel discovered in Jerusalem
While ancient Chinese porcelain has been found in Israel before, this is the first discovery featuring actual Chinese inscription.
Girl finds 3,500-year-old Egyptian scarab amulet during family trip in Hod Hasharon
After looking online, the family realized the importance of the object and contacted the Israel Antiquities Authority.
Anatolia's gladiators: Ancient stelae offer new insights into their complex lives
Grave stelae found in the provinces of Anatolia are a main source of information about Roman gladiators.
Recent excavations reveal King Sennacherib's military impact on the economy of the Kingdom of Judah
Excavations in Jerusalem revealed that Sennacherib’s 701 BCE military campaign impacted Judah's economy, uncovering administrative changes under King Hezekiah.
Gods and monsters: Ancient Greek wall paintings in Ashkelon to be made accessible to public
The paintings depict Greek mythological characters such as Demeter, Medusa, and nymphs and include floral decorations and images relating to nature.
Newly discovered biblical moat in Jerusalem reveals city's ancient fortifications
A 3,500-year-old trench found in Jerusalem's City of David reveals the city's northern fortification, resolving a 150-year-old debate.
Rediscovering ancient luxury: A 3,800-year-old scarlet textile unveiled in the Judean desert
Scarlet, alongside royal blue (Tekhelet) and purple (Argaman), was revered in the ancient world for its rarity and expense.
Phylacteries were not colored black 2,000 years ago, new study reveals
Tefillin are small leather cases containing miniscule parchment scrolls inscribed with biblical verses. They are worn even today by observant Jews as part of their morning prayers.
When Britain’s King George V ‘met’ the founder of its most famous beer, on walls in Jerusalem
These walls continue to talk to us and reveal Jerusalem’s history."
