Byzantine
Greece reopens country’s only surviving Byzantine palace after over 40 years of restoration work
The palace dates back to they 14th century and served as the seat of the Despotate of Mystras, a province of the Byzantine Empire. It has been on UNESCO’s list since 1989.
Project to make Tel Hebron’s Second Temple mikveh accessible to visitors nearly complete, INPA says
Evidence of lost baptismal rite stage uncovered in Byzantine era church near Kinneret - study
This month in Jewish history: The first permanent government of Israel
Excavation uncovers 1,300-year-old breads stamped with Christ the Sower
Experts suggest these finds may be 'communion bread' used in early Christian rituals, revealing both ritual customs and the symbolic integration of spirituality into everyday life.
'The detector went crazy': Hoard found in Byzantine Christian center near Sea of Galilee
Dr. Michael Eisenberg said this is one of Israel’s main Byzantine treasures, unique for its mix of jewelry and gold coins from various emperors.
Gold hoard unearthed in Galilee offers glimpse of Byzantine politics, wealth
Archaeologists found 97 gold coins and jewelry in Susita, revealing life during the Sassanid invasions.
Archaeologists uncover ‘oldest nursing home' in Israel
While historical texts from the fifth and sixth centuries mention nursing homes, this is the first time a clear, physical artifact has been found that can be directly linked to them.
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old gold ring in excavation of Israeli national park
“I was amazed by the find. To my delight, I also discovered a pair of gold earrings, but the ring, with its small and unique design, really moved me," volunteer Eddie Lipsman said.
Early Byzantine chapel and complex discovered at Konuralp Ancient Theatre
Findings include mosaics, apses, and possibly a larger complex from the early Byzantine period.
New research reveals how Byzantine farmers adapted to droughts in the Negev's wine industry
“Our findings show how difficult it was to maintain agriculture in the desert and how vulnerable the system was during periods of prolonged drought," the researchers concluded.
Stunning 1,600-year-old Byzantine mosaic unveiled in Western Negev
Known as the Be’er Shema (Birsama) mosaic, it stands out as one of the most impressive ancient mosaics found in southern Israel.
Byzantine marble imports to Phoenician villages traced to Turkey, Greece
Study links marble objects from Porphyreon and Chhim to quarries in Turkey, Greece.
Byzantine monastery in Northern Negev reveals monastic life in the desert
Archaeologists uncover rare Byzantine-era structures near Beersheba, including a monastery, winepress, and burials.
