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Historical Negev petroglyphs (rock art) eroded by fungi
For millennia, hunters and traders have left engravings and petroglyphs on rocks in the Negev region in southern Israel, and new research has concluded that certain type of fungi, over time, erode them significantly enough that they cannot be identified, destroying the cultural history of the area
Yogev Israeli | 07.10.24
המצבה העתיקה בהודו עם כיתוב בעברית
Hebrew inscriptions found on 13th-century headstone in India
Ramanathapuram tombstone dates to 1224 or 1225; due to extensive damage, exact name of deceased remains unclear, but the name Nehemiah appears on the tombstone
Itamar Eichner | 07.07.24
Worlds Oldest Wine discovered in an urn
Archaeologists discover oldest known liquid wine in Roman tomb
Mineral profile of 2,000-year-old wine similar to sherry wines from Jerez and several fino wines
Ynetnews | 06.20.24
האקרופוליס ביון
Shepherd graffiti discovered near Athens leads to speculation about a lost Acropolis temple
A graffiti drawing dated back to the 6th century BC potentially reveals the existence of a lost temple larger than the Parthenon, predating the iconic structure by at least 50 years
Ynetnews | 06.20.24
הארכיאולוג שחר קריספין מחזיק את מטמון המטבעות לאחר מציאתו
Treasure from final Jewish revolt against Rome found in Lod
Joint excavations by Israel Antiquities Authority and Lod Municipality uncover remains of Jewish public building, destroyed in antiquity; beneath its floor, archaeologists discover hoard of 94 coins, left untouched for centuries
Yaron Drukman | 06.16.24
מיכאל טשרנין מרשות העתיקות מצביע על כמה מהסמלים במבנה
Emblem of King George V discovered in a former hospital building in Jerusalem
Antiquities Authority says symbols served as kind of 'graphic identity card' for noble families who contributed to building’s expansion
Yaron Drukman | 06.10.24
ניאנדרטלים
Fire hearths dating reveals new details about Neanderthal social structures
The controlled use of fire dates back to at least 790,000 years. The new dating approach can provide insights into ancient human behavior and social organization
Ynetnews | 06.10.24
Metal detectorist John Smart with the 1,000-year-old ingot he discovered on Isle of Man
Metal detectorist discovers 1,000-year-old viking silver ingot
After analysis, silver ingot, which was 88% pure, declared 'treasure' and dates back to 900-1045 AD
Ynetnews | 06.09.24
2,000-year-old rock art found along Orinoco River in South America
Newly published discoveries hailed as most extensive prehistoric rock art ever documented
Researchers discovered and mapped 14 monumental rock engraving sites, some over 4 meters wide or high, using drone photography and local guides 
Ynetnews | 06.05.24
הפירמידה הגדולה של גיזה
Archaeologists discover 'anomaly' beneath Giza pyramid complex
Survey team using specialized radar find L-shaped chamber underground, prompting interest in what the ancient Egyptians used it for
Yogev Israeli | 06.05.24
Horse burials from 2,000 years ago discovered in France
Archaeologists in France discover ancient horse burial site potentially linked to ritual sacrifice
Researchers believe the horse and dog burials may be linked to a Neolithic burial site in Auvergne with ancient burials and artifacts from a mass sacrifice 
Ynetnews | 06.02.24
הפרסקו בסגנון טבע דומם שהתגלה על קיר מבנה בעיר העתיקה פומפיי
Archaeologists uncover ancient graffiti made by children in Pompeii
The drawings depict scenes of Roman gladiators, hunting games, figures playing with a ball, a wild boar, and boxing scenes
Ynetnews | 05.30.24
טבעת הזהב בת ה-2,300 שנה
Archaeologists uncover 2,300-year-old gem-set golden ring in Jerusalem
Small gold ring found during excavations in capital's City of David National Park; experts say likely belonged to child from Hellenistic period
Yaron Drukman | 05.27.24
חלק מהכלים שנמצאו בג'לג'וליה
400,000-year-old stone tools uncovered in northern Israel
Unique stone tools crafted from flint sourced from Samarian hills, calving grounds for fallow deer; researchers believe Mounts Ebal and Gerizim sacred to ancient hunters as early as Paleolithic period
Ynetnews | 05.27.24
דגם ספינה שהתגלה בחפירת רהט
Remnants of 1,500-year-old church discovered in southern Israel
During excavations south of Rahat, remnants of an ancient Byzantine church were uncovered, with etchings of ships on its walls; 'While the ship is an ancient Christian symbol, these carvings likely illustrate the actual vessels that brought the pilgrims to the Holy Land,' say researchers
Yaron Drukman | 05.23.24
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