Story of the Maccabees comes to life in Lachish Forest
Archaeologists and student volunteers unearth destroyed fortress burned by Yohanan Horkanos the Hasmonean during a battle against the Seleucids some ...
Tag: archaeology in Israel
Thousands of ancient coins recovered in raid on Ashkelon jewelry store
Inspectors from Antiquities Authority's Robbery Prevention Unit used digital media to track down the man, whom they also suspect was ...
'Anti-hangover' ring discovered at ancient winery in Yavne
The gold jewel set with an amethyst was discovered in debris dating to the 7th century CE, but experts think ...
'Hand over that sarcophagus, citizen!'
Roman-era artifact excavated illegally at an unidentified site in Israel returned to Israel Antiquities Authority.
Authorities bust destructive illicit dig in northern Israel
"It's incredible that people take the law into their own hands and for the sake of greed, damage and destroy ...
Byzantine-era mosaic pavement uncovered in Yavne floors experts
Archaeologists believe "magnificent" discovery was situated in a luxury residential building near an ancient industrial zone. Mosaic will be relocated ...
'Hanukkah miracle' at archeological dig sparks cries of joy
Volunteer Naomi Meir unearths glass candlestick dating from the Roman-Byzantine period during dig at Tel Usha in northern Israel.