archaeology

'The Vatican and Me': One man's journey to find divine treasures

The Vatican and Me is an object lesson in perseverance in the face of seemingly intractable indifference. An inspiring tale of Harry Moskoff's journey.

City of David: Jerusalem's ancient capital and modern vision

The City of David remains a captivating blend of archaeological wonder and contemporary life, offering visitors a compelling journey through layers of civilizations.

Japanese researchers identify lost villa of Roman Emperor Augustus in Italy

Archaeologists used radiocarbon dating and chemical analysis of the volcanic layers covering the earlier building, which confirmed that the building predates the Vesuvian eruption in AD79.

Egypt reclaims 3,400-year-old stolen statue of King Ramses II

Egyptian authorities spotted the artifact when it was offered for sale in an exhibition in London in 2013, after it was stolen more than three decades ago.

By REUTERS
22/04/2024
‘Hand of God in Exodus and the Crossing of the Red Sea,’

Archaeological gem Dura-Europos found to be mirror image of Iraq's Anqa

Strategically located Dura-Europos was a ‘forgotten city’ in Syria and neglected by archaeologists who finally identified Iraq’s Anqa as its near-mirror image.

Motza mosaicists: Putting an ancient Roman mosaic floor back together

Residents of a village near Jerusalem piece together an ancient Roman floor.

By SARA MANOBLA
18/04/2024

Archaeologists discover lost 1,800-year-old head of ancient Greek god Apollo

The head was believed to have been repurposed during the medieval period as a fountain.

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