'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 ...
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Amethyst seal bearing surprising image unearthed at Western Wall
Researchers think carving on Second Temple-era artifact could depict a precious plant used to make incense for the Temple.
The sword in the sand: Diver discovers Crusader-era artifact
While on a weekend dive off Carmel Beach, Shlomi Katzin identified a sword that antiquities experts say dates to the ...
Real vintage: Ancient complex produced 2 million liters of wine a year
While there is no way of gauging the flavor of the ancient "Gaza wines," contemporary texts describe them as "agreeable ...
Ancient toilet 'designed for comfortable sitting' unearthed at Jerusalem dig
Carved limestone sanitary fitting, with attached septic tank, was a rarity 2,700 years ago, when only a very few enjoyed ...
Biblical legend of Sodom and Gomorrah could be based on actual event
The ancient cities were destroyed, but scientists suggest it was a "cosmic airburst" that did the damage, not divine retribution ...
'The land is speaking': Samarian dig turns up Hasmonean-era artifacts
Finds from excavation at Itamar settlement include Hasmonean-era silver coin minted in Tyre, a stone structure dating to the Second ...
Land-roaming whale lived in modern-day Egypt 43 million years ago, researchers say
Paleontologist Hesham Sallem says prehistoric whale lived on both land and sea and was apparently an accomplished hunter.
Egypt opens restored tomb of pharoah who ruled 4,500 years ago
Southern Tomb is largely underground and includes a labyrinth of corridors, decorated with hieroglyphic carvings and tiles, but King Djoser ...
Blast from the past: Bar Kochba-era coin to join Israeli astronaut in space
Israel Antiquities Authority: In their wildest dreams, Jewish who rebelled against Roman Empire could not have imagined this item would ...