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המראה הנדירה, רק שתיים כאלו נמצאו בישראל

Well-preserved Hellenistic bronze mirror uncovered in Israel dig

Archaeologists uncover burial cave they believe belonged to a Greek woman who accompanied the armies that arrived in Israel over 2,000 years ago

Yaron Druckman | 09.27.23

King Hezekiah's riddle: Has the ancient royal inscription finally been cracked?

Using advanced tech, Israeli expert decodes stone inscription found in Jerusalem 40 years ago, linking it to Judean King's water project, highlighting his power; ‘After the king's death, his opponents deliberately damaged his inscriptions, in an attempt to tarnish his memory and erase his achievements’

Itzchak Tessler | 09.25.23

'I lifted the slab and saw a human hand': Archaeologist's bizarre adventures

Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologist Dr. Hamoudi Khalaily shares several stories from his decades-long career that neither he, nor science, can explain

Tahel Blumenfeld | 09.24.23

תותח הספינה שהתגלה בקרבת מרסטרנד שבמערב שבדיה

One of the oldest cannons in Europe found in Sweden

Experts say cannon made out of bronze was likely produces in the 14th century and was unreliable after prolonged use due to inexperienced construction

Yogev Israeli | 09.15.23

Ancient Torah study hall uncovered in Safed on site of luxury hotel

Antiquities Authority expert says ancient building in Safed discovered by Israeli businessman likely belonged to Rabbi Isaac Luria, considered to be one of the most important Jewish figures in modern history

Yair Kraus | 09.13.23

Hajj pilgrims performed mystic rituals on Eilat's mountains centuries ago

They came a long way: While traveling to Mecca from Egypt, pilgrims would request assistance from local mages on Eilat's mountains; A new study shows miniature altars, stone statues of naked women and goddesses, as well as colorful quartz pebbles

Ynet | 09.11.23

Cache of rare Roman weapons found in historic Judean Desert haul

Researchers unearth four 1,900-year-old swords and spearhead believed to have been captured by Judean rebels during the Bar Kochba revolt and placed in cave

Yaron Drukman | 09.06.23

Treasure hunt: Israeli youth finds Roman-era ring in national park

While visiting Sussita National Park, 13-year-old Itamar Grossman found an 'ancient-looking' ring lying on the ground and insisted that it be examined

Yair Kraus | 09.04.23

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

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

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

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