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The seal in the hand of 3.5-year-old Ziv

Israeli toddler uncovers 3,800-year-old Canaanite scarab on family hike

While exploring Tel Azeka with her family, 3.5-year-old Ziv Nitzan picked up what turned out to be an ancient Canaanite scarab; experts verify rare artifact, which will be featured in a special Passover exhibit highlighting regional antiquities

Ynetnews | 04.01.25

קברו בן 3,200 השנים של אדם שייתכן והיה מפקד צבאי במצרים העתיקה

Ancient Egyptian 3,200-year-old tomb of Ramses III’s general uncovered

Archaeologists unearth tomb in northern Egypt, complete with a gold ring depicting Ramses III, Bronze Age weapons and puzzling inscriptions linking to an earlier pharaoh

Yogev Israeli | 04.01.25

ציורי אצבעות שנעשו על-ידי ילדים במערת Rouffignac

Why did early humans take children into deep, dark cave networks?

Tel Aviv University researchers challenge long-held assumptions, suggesting prehistoric children were vital spiritual intermediaries in cave art rituals

Yaron Drukman | 03.30.25

Archaeologists discover massive 2,200-year-old pyramid in Judean Desert

Experts uncover a massive pyramid-shaped structure, ancient papyrus documents and rare artifacts from Hellenistic-era rule in southern Israel, shedding new light on the region’s history

Yaron Drukman | 03.25.25

הלוטוס הכחול המצרי, שנבדק במעבדה והתגלה כבעל תכונות כימיות המבדילות אותו מצמחים "דומים" שנמכרים באינטרנט

Ancient Egypt's Blue Lotus mystery solved

A UC Berkeley’s groundbreaking research reveals how the rare flower was used in ancient rituals to unlock its psychoactive potential, redefining centuries of misconceptions

Yogev Israeli | 03.22.25

Turkish mother's inscription on her son's tombstone in Roman era: 'The sweetest child in the world'

During excavations in the ancient city of Pergamon a stone tombstone dedicated to a dead child was uncovered; The tombstone features a touching depiction of a boy and his dog hunting rabbits

Ynetnews | 03.17.25

Rare discovery of ancient mikveh near Rome reveals area's Jewish history

Archaeologists uncovered a 1,600-year-old mikveh and synagogue in Ostia Antica, near Rome; The discovery sheds light on ancient Jewish life, cultural exchange, and the deep historical presence of Jewish communities in Roman civilization

Itamar Eichner | 03.12.25

מנהלי החפירה, זובייר עדוי וכפיר ארביב, בוחנים את הממצא הנדיר

What happened to this nun? Archaeologists uncover bizarre remains in Jerusalem

Experts uncover first physical evidence of extreme asceticism among Byzantine nuns, finding skeleton bound in iron rings beneath church altar; discovery sheds new light on role of women in monasticism and ancient self-mortification practices

Yaron Drukman | 03.10.25

חואן, התייר מקליפורניה, מציג את המטבע הנדיר שמצא בשילה הקדומה

Tourist from California finds rare Second Temple era coin in Shiloh

Juan from California locates rare find in Ancient Shiloh archeological site Mateh Binyamin Regional Council archeological site said to be the Israelites first sanctuary in Canaan

Yogev Israeli | 02.20.25

Egypt announces discovery of the tomb of King Thutmose II

Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of Egypt's Supreme Council described the discovery as one of the most significant in recent decades

Ynet | 02.19.25

Ancient glass workshop uncovered in Hebron, shedding light on centuries-old craft

Archaeologists stunned to uncover remarkable ancient glass production facility during routine survey in Hebron’s Jewish quarter; findings to be presented at special conference in Jerusalem

Ynetnews | 02.10.25

Archaeologists discover southern Arabian trade links in Negev graves

Archaeologists uncover a 2,500-year-old burial site in the Negev linked to ancient Arabian trade networks, revealing flint artifacts, jewelry and amulets; Findings highlight the region’s role as a crossroads of cultures and commerce

Yaron Drukman | 02.05.25

India offers $1 million reward to whoever deciphers ancient Indus script

The Indus Valley Civilization thrived thousands of years ago but its script continues to elude researchers across the world; Roman-era coin trove found in the Netherlands

Meshi Ayad | 02.03.25

כתובת אבן הגבול, שתרגומה: "דיוקלטינוס ומקסימיאנוס האוגוסטים, וקונסטנטינוס ומקסימיאנוס הקיסרים, הורו להציב את האבן המסמנת את גבולות השדות של היישובים תירת'אס וגולגול. נעשה בפיקוחו של באסיליאקוס (שמו של הפקיד הקיסרי)"

Roman administrative practices revealed in boundary stone excavations

Archaeologists uncover Roman boundary stone in northern Galilee, revealing insights into Emperor Diocletian’s tax reforms during Tetrarchy; Greek inscription mentions unknown villages and imperial official, shedding light on Roman administrative practices and rural life

Yogev Israeli | 01.16.25

סימני החציבה המסתוריים שהתגלו ברצפת המבנה

Jewish cultic edifice uncovered in Jerusalem's City of David

Israeli archeologists say unusual building dates to the First Temple period and was likely in use before religious reforms mentioned in the Bible

Ynet | 01.14.25