Jerusalem archaeology
First Temple-era figurine mold unearthed in Jerusalem's 'most significant excavation' in decades
Tower of David Museum Chief Curator Eilat Lieber said that "the discovery of the first mold for producing figurines dating to the First Temple period has generated tremendous excitement."
Days before Tisha B'Av: Charred wooden beams from First Temple’s destruction unearthed in Jerusalem
Inside the tragic, decades-long mystery of Qumran's lost Second Temple incense
Ancient tunnel with unknown age, purpose found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel ahead of Jerusalem Day
The UNESCO Follies
Antiquities Authority building National Campus for the Archeology of Israel
An archeological hub for visitors from both Israel and abroad, the campus will also house an educational center for students.
Rare High Priest’s stone weight from Second Temple period found in Jerusalem
Asked how it felt to have the soot of one of Judaism’s most historic events on his flesh, Gutfeld paused thoughtfully for a moment. “It is amazing when you think about what you are digging.”
The lady who looks for tiles
As an exciting new discovery by the Temple Mount Sifting Project makes its debut, ‘In Jerusalem’ sits down with the woman who had a big hand in the hard work behind it.
Rare fresco fragments dating back to Roman era discovered at Zippori National Park
Traditionally, images depicting animals or people were not common within Second Temple Period religious custom.
UNESCO head backs Israel: Ignoring Jewish, Christian ties to Jerusalem harms its cultural status
UNESCO’s obligation to protect Jerusalem’s Old City is more important than ever, she said, particularly at a time when violence has harmed the multi-faith nature of the ancient site.
Rare Egyptian amulet bearing ancient pharaoh’s name discovered in Jerusalem
Name of Thutmose III, one of most prominent pharaohs in Egypt’s New Kingdom, inscribed on 3,200-year-old relic discovered by girl, 12, at Temple Mount Sifting Project
Bible may be older than previously thought, hi-tech analysis indicates
Inscriptions dating to 600 BCE suggest widespread literacy at the time of Kingdom of Judah, say Tel Aviv University researchers.
Colorado man intends to build replica of Jerusalem
According to the report, the entrepreneur plans to include Jesus’ crucifixion site, Herod’s Temple and Palace, the Antonia Fortress, and the High Priest’s Palace.
Archaeologists discover 7,000-year-old Jerusalem settlement
"Discovery proves there was a thriving settlement in the Jerusalem area in ancient times."