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.

Greek PM holds secret meetings with British Museum over Parthenon Sculptures

Reports suggest a loan agreement could see the marbles return to Greece after over 200 years.

Notre-Dame revealed its secrets to archaeologists after it burned

The findings have astounded the archaeologists, and the massive restoration project has led to "major discoveries."

7,500-year-old Ubaid clay figurine unearthed at Bahra 1 in Kuwait

The figurine features an elongated skull and slanting eyes, characteristic of Ubaid culture.

Archaeologists think they've found one of Vasco da Gama's ships off the coast of Kenya

Researchers have found a shipwreck that may be the São Jorge, which sank in 1524 during da Gama's final voyage.

Peruvian scientists unveil 10-million-year-old juvenile crocodile fossil found in Ocucaje desert

The Ocucaje Desert, located approximately 350 kilometers south of Lima in the Ica region, is internationally renowned for its extraordinary abundance of fossils.

New study reveals manufacturing secrets of the ancient Nebra Sky Disc

Analysis shows disc was produced using ten cycles of heating to 700°C and forging, demonstrating advanced Bronze Age craftsmanship.

Different human ancestors walked together, footprints suggest

Study provides first evidence of different bipedalism styles on same footprint surface, attributed to both species.

Egyptian archaeologists uncover 12 severed hands, hinting at a brutal ritual

Researchers believe the ritual was practiced during the Hyksos period, earlier than first thought.

Fossil footprints in Kenya show two ancient human species coexisted

Scientists have now discovered at a location called Koobi Fora, providing the first evidence that two species - Paranthropus boisei and Homo erectus - shared the same landscape.

By REUTERS
28/11/2024

Florida authorities recover stolen gold coins linked to 1715 Treasure Fleet

Eric Schmitt faces charges of trafficking in stolen gold coins linked to illegal sales between 2023 and 2024.

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