Biblical archaeology
One of the Dead Sea Scrolls' greatest mysteries may have finally been solved by Israeli researcher
For decades, scholars have wondered if Qumran’s 364-day year calender had ever been used in practice or if it served only as a theoretical framework.
Secrets of Huqoq: New Galilee exhibit premieres mosaics, coins found at ancient Jewish settlement
New AI-powered research project aims to uncover the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Ancient stone at Tel Eton may provide new proof of King Hezekiah’s religious reform, study suggests
Ancient jars unearthed at biblical Shiloh days before annual wine festival
In the Tanach, Shiloh served as one of the ancient Israelites’ central locations of worship and housed the biblical Tabernacle.
Persian-era mass grave of children found during excavations in Israel’s Tel Azekah - study
Simply made pottery jars, beads, copper jewelry, and stone and mortar hammers were discovered within the cistern alongside the remains.
Israel's Heritage Minister: Palestinians destroying archaeological sites like ISIS did in Syria
Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu on archaeology, sovereignty, and the battle over history in Judea and Samaria
Rare half-shekel coin used in biblical census count discovered by archaeologists in Judean Desert
The survey is an ongoing project by the IAA meant to protect archaeological sites in the Judean Desert from looting and unauthorized excavations.
Walking the Exodus: One woman's journey through the desert Moses crossed
Tracing the biblical Exodus route through the desert, one woman found a story of endurance and the unseen labor that makes survival possible
A Jerusalem gem: Rediscovering the Rockefeller Museum’s treasures in Israel's capital
New tours of the Rockefeller Museum showcase artifacts ranging from First Temple-period jewelry to Egyptian pharaohs.
Ancient Pilgrimage Road leading to Temple Mount opens to public after 13 years of excavations
Archaeologists say the stepped street served as Jerusalem’s main thoroughfare for pilgrims during the Second Temple period.
Hasmonean era 'first wall' section revealed at Tower of David museum excavation - interview
Israel’s Heritage Minister, Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu, called the discovery: “tangible and moving evidence of Jerusalem’s might and stature during the Hasmonean period.”
A Feast Fit for A King
Experience unlike any other. The Biblical Museum of Natural History brings Torah to life with creatures, curiosities, and an exotic dining.
Jewish concepts of 'afterlife' may be recent adaptations, study finds
In the Hebrew Bible, the term Sheol is the shadowy abode of the dead. It is often depicted as “down below,” silent, and without active praise of God.
