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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
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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
אחד הפסלים שהוחרבו על ידי אנשי דאעש בעיר נמרוד שבעיראק
Iraqi archaeologists piece together ancient treasures ravaged by Islamic State
A decade after jihadists ransacked Iraq's famed Nimrud site, archaeologists have been painstakingly putting together its ancient treasures, shattered into tens of thousands of tiny fragments
AFP, Yogev Israeli | 01.09.25
Byzantine period discovery near Kiryat Gat
Ancient Byzantine monastery unveiled
A 600-year-old monastery was discovered near Kiryat Gat with a remarkable mosaic floor
01.08.25
ציור במערת שובה CHAUVET בצרפת
Israeli archaeologists explain why no wall paintings found in Israel
Experts posit that large animals commonly seen on prehistoric wall paintings in Europe were already extinct in the Levant, locals saw no need to express their depictions
Ynet | 01.07.25
הפסיפס עם הפסוק מספר דברים
Rare Byzantine-era winepress and monastery found in southern Israel
Archaeologists uncover 1,500-year-old Byzantine monastery, featuring colorful mosaic floor with Deuteronomy verse; nearby, a sophisticated winepress and imported artifacts highlight settlement’s wealth and significance in Roman-Byzantine times
Yaron Drukman | 01.06.25
העדויות שהתגלו והעידו על שינוי בקרני הכבשים על ידי בני האליטה בעיר היירקונפוליס
In ancient Egypt, elite burial practices included sheep horn manipulation
Archaeological evidence from Hierakonpolis reveals elite Egyptians deliberately modified sheep horns, employing techniques like breaking and reshaping, likely for symbolic purposes; This example of human manipulation underscores the elite's control over nature, transforming livestock into symbols of status and dominance
Yogev Israeli | 01.05.25
מקווה הטהרה שנחשף לא רחוק מהר הבית
Experts find private mikveh from Second Temple period in Jerusalem dig
Israel Antiquities Authority archeologists say private ritual bath was a luxury few Jews could afford during the Early Roman period
Ynet | 01.03.25
התליון שהתגלה בעין כרם
Child finds a 100-year-old cross pendant likely lost by pilgrim
A unique cross pendant, crafted using the micro-mosaic technique about 100-200 years ago, was discovered in Ein Karem, as this remarkable find tells the story of pilgrims and highlights the central role of the Holy Land in the history of Christian pilgrimage    
Ynetnews | 12.29.24
נר החרס הנדיר
Rare oil lamp with Jewish decoration uncovered in Jerusalem
Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologists say the lamp, dating to the Late Roman period 1,700 years ago, is surprising due to scant evidence of Jewish activity in the capital at the time
Yaron Drukman | 12.26.24
דלי שבו השתמשו החשודים בחורבת בינית
Authorities apprehend 4 looters at ancient Galilee archaeological site
Suspects from Kafr Kanna caught looting ancient site of Horvat Binit, key Lower Galilee location tied to olive oil production during Hellenistic period; authorities stress importance of preserving Israel’s archaeological heritage for future generations
Ynet | 12.23.24
מספר דוגמאות לשימוש בכלים קהים שבאמצעותם נרצחו עשרות גברים, נשים וילדים בתקופת הברונזה הקדומה
Experts uncover evidence of ancient cannibalism in UK
Archeological analysis of over 3,000 bone fragments found in a UK site dating to the Early Bronze Age suggests slaughter in area included cannibalistic practices
Yogev Israeli | 12.17.24
עבודת המחקר בנקבת עין ג'וויזה, שהובילה לאיתור פניני המערות
Rare cave pearls unearthed in Jerusalem Hills reveal ancient treasures
Archaeologists discover 50 rare cave pearls in Ein Jawiza aqueduct near Jerusalem, some encasing pottery shards and plaster from ancient periods; artifacts, spanning from Iron Age to Byzantine era, reveal human activity and aqueduct maintenance over thousands of years
Yogev Israeli | 12.16.24
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