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Tag: archaeology
Archaeologists uncover 3,200-year-old citadel in southern Israel
Israel Antiquities Authority believes fortress was likely built by ancient Egyptians to repel Philistine invaders.
Digital scans of Egyptian cat, snake, bird mummies reveal animal abuse
Scientists use micro CT scanning to "unwrap" mummies of animals that were apparently made to act as go-betweens between deities ...
'Terror tunnel' dating back to 1948 unearthed in Safed
Tunnel, which is described in a number of Israeli memoirs about the War of Independence, caved in before it could ...
Yeroham residents help give 2,000-year-old archaeological site a makeover
A small fort, which served as a way station for travelers on ancient trade roads, was already damaged and neglected ...
Rare Jerusalem find could prove location of Second Temple-era market
Stone measuring tool features deep cavities with drains at the bottom that could ensure standardized weights and measures for shoppers.
Gold coins dating to early Islamic era delight archaeologists at Yavne dig
'Hanukkah gelt' dates back to the Abbasid Caliphate of the 9th century CE and includes one gold dinar of the ...
From beer to NASA: The top 5 archaeological moments of the decade
From entire ancient cities to tiny fragments of artifacts that solve years-old puzzles, Israel's archaeology scene is hotter (and dustier) ...
Ancient seawall shows how ancestors tried to cope with rising seas
Climate change posed a risk to coastal communities as far back as 7,000 years ago, researchers say.
Ashkelon dig turns up Roman-era vats used to cook stinky fish sauce
Visitors curious about Roman culinary habits can visit the site free of charge on Dec. 22, the first day of ...