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כמה מהתעלות הצפוניות שנחשפו בעיר דוד
Archeologists ponder purpose of channels dating to the time of the 1st Temple
Experts say proximity of what appears to be a production facility to important the Temple and Palaces, indicates its importance;
Yaron Druckman | 08.30.23
Cuneiform script on a mud brick taken from a 2,900 year old palace in modern-day Iraq
Scientists extract DNA from 2,900-year-old Assyrian time capsule
Bricks dated and identified by inscription in Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform script pronouncing them property of palace of King Ashrnaspirpal II who ruled the Neo-Assirian empire from 883 to 859 BCE
Yogev Israely | 08.27.23
Fossil of a fish from the Jurassic period with ammonoid lodged in its stomach
Fish bites off more than it can chew and dies 180 million years ago
Researchers study a fossil from the Jurassic period, discovered in Germany with an ammonoid that was too big to be digested lodged in his intestine, providing insight into how these organisms lived and interacted with their environment
Yogev Israely | 08.18.23
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Israel may uproot ancient mosaic discovered in Megiddo Prison
Israel Antiquities Authority says it will reach a decision in the coming weeks; 'there’s an entire process that academics and archaeologists are involved with,” says IAA director
Israel Moskowitz | 08.16.23
השחזור הווירטואלי של הגולגולת שחלק ממנה אותר בהואלונגדונג (במה שהוא כיום חלק ממזרח סין), על רקע תמונת האתר
Remains found in China may belong to previously unknown human lineage
Scientists in eastern China examined a jawbone, fragments of a skull and various foot bones from a hominin that lived approximately 300,000 years ago; Findings suggest this particular lineage bears a closer resemblance to Homo sapiens, or modern-day humans
Yogev Israely | 08.07.23
המש"צית אביב ויצמן מחזיקה את שבר 'מראת הכשפים' שגילתה באושה העתיקה
Highschooler unearths Byzantine-era ‘magic mirror' in northern Israel
Aviv Weizmann, 17, finds ancient artifact meant to fend off demons during dig at site of ancient city of Usha; 'History, typically taught within the confines of classrooms, springs to life from the very ground we excavate,' says Israel Antiquities Authority chief
ynet correspondents | 08.03.23
מצרים העתיקה נקרופוליס סקארה סרקופגים
Why Egyptian archaeology bodes ill for biblical research?
Opinion: Local researchers pledge to 'return the Pharaoh's treasures to their rightful owners,' thereby rectifying the sin of the West's theft of these treasures; Ethically, they are correct, but the price could be steep
Dr. Yaron Friedman | 08.02.23
Jay Rogosin
The man who uncovers Jewish history in Jerusalem
Jay Rogosin, self-proclaimed filed archeologist says he is digging for his roots in the excavations around Jerusalem's Old City but is concerned that history might be repeating itself and destruction could be self-inflicted once more
Gilad Morag | 08.02.23
Palestinians uncover a Roman-era cemetery in Gaza
At least 125 tombs discovered at Roman-era cemetery in Gaza
Antiquities expert says it is the first time sarcophaguses made of lead are discovered in Gaza ; Local officials hope the site would become a tourist attraction, with a museum to display the findings
Reuters | 07.24.23
החרב תנוקה במעבדות רשות העתיקות
X-ray technology allows glimpse inside Crusader sword found in Israel
Researchers decide to try and solve the mystery of a 900-year-old sword found off the coast of Haifa in a way that won't damage the fragile artifact
Yaron Drukman | 07.20.23
אבני יד מאתר גשר בנות יעקב, לפני שעברו בדיקה גיאוכימית
Study tracks flint source of ancient tools using AI
Researchers say that ancient humans traveled about 20 km to obtain high-quality raw materials for their essential stone tools;
Ynet | 07.18.23
A human skull and oil lamps found in Te’omim cave
Archeological finds point to possible practice of black magic
Human skulls and hundreds of intact oil lamps found in Te’omim Cave near Jerusalem, dating to Late Roman period indicating location may have been used by local oracle
Ynet | 07.17.23
הפסיפס שהתגלה
Israel to allocate millions to protect antiquities on the West Bank
Tourism Minister Haim Katz says West Bank is an inseparable part of the history of Jewish people; plan will include the implementation of protective means as well as international awareness campaigns
Itamar Eichner | 07.13.23
אחד הפסיפסים שהתגלו בבית הכנסת העתיק בחוקוק, בו רואים טיגריס רודף אחרי יעל
Mosaic unearthed in Israel shows biblical scenes and heroines
The newly discovered mosaic found near the Sea of Galilee is composed of a large slab, featuring an enigmatic Hebrew inscription at its center, surrounded by floral decorations
Yogev Israely | 07.13.23
החפירות שבוצעו בעיר האלה סולטן טקה שבקפריסין
Archaeologists discover Bronze Age trove in Cyprus tombs
Excavation team use magnetic technology to locate buried holes in the ground that turn out to be filled with ancient treasures
Yogev Israely | 07.12.23
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