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סוגי חותמות שמתוארכות לשנת 3200 לפנה"ס (לערך)

World's oldest writing system originated from iconographic seals, study finds

Experts looking into origins of writing find links between proto-cuneiform and Sumerian usage of seals to follow agriculture and textile production

Yogev Israeli | 12.01.24

A view of archeological remains at Venizelou metro station in Thessaloniki

New Greek metro is archaeological window on the past

Byzantine-era market, Roman cemetery and other treasures uncovered when construction began on Thessaloniki underground station; sites can now remain in public view

Reuters | 11.30.24

The bearded Greek philosopher Socrates (right), alongside the clean-shaven Roman Julius Caesar

Why and when did humans start shaving?

Even in cave paintings, human figures are depicted without beards; when and why did modern humans begin to part ways with their natural appearance and start removing facial hair?

Dr. Yonat Eshchar, Davidson Institute of Science | 11.23.24

'The first wheels in history': 12,000-year-old spindle whorls found in Galilee

Hebrew University archaeologists uncover region’s first evidence of round stones used as spindle whorls to spin thread, dating back to late Stone Age

Ynet | 11.14.24

Ancient tome saves Azeri Jewish community in Persian invasion

Ancient Kabbalistic book changes the fate of the Jews in the town of Qusar in 1733 after the Persian conqueror prepares to murder all the Jewish men; a special exhibit now showcases the book and the community's rich history

Itamar Eichner | 11.03.24

Stone-eating organism threatens ancient Iranian historic site

Conservationists at Persepolis warn efforts to combat spread of lichen in area where many statues and stone reliefs found progressing poorly, risking thousands of years of historical conservation

AFP, Yogev Israeli | 09.24.24

Head surgeries of ancient Egyptians

Cut marks on ancient skulls may indicate that even in the days of the pharaohs, doctors attempted to treat head tumors through invasive procedures

Segev Naveh Tassa/Davidson Institute of Science | 09.21.24

Caesarea Roman aqueduct collapses in funding dispute

Collapse is the second to happen in one year after the Caesarea Development Corporation refused to fund a preservation project despite early warnings

Asi Haim, Matan Shor | 08.21.24

Israeli archeologists among researchers uncovering rare Mongolian grave

Researchers from Hebrew University join with American and Mongolian team to find tomb of high-status woman with artifacts indicating ties beyond borders, dating to pre-Mongolian empire days

Daniel Edelson, New York | 08.18.24

Ancient Mesoamerican culture saw consanguinity, child sacrifice, study shows

Experts say DNA analysis taken from site near Mexico reveals a child sacrificed in the area had parents that were closely related, suggesting cultural and religious importance

Yogev Israeli | 08.15.24

מטבעות הזהב שהתגלו בחפירות בעיר העתיקה נוטיון שבטורקיה

Experts locate ancient gold coin trove in Turkey

Archeologists find Persian-minted coins during excavations in the city of Notion, which was conquered by Alexander the Great; Funds likely used to hire mercenaries

Yogev Israeli | 08.11.24

Humans inhabited Cyprus earlier than thought, study finds

Researchers challenge previous beliefs, showing Cyprus attracted Paleolithic societies, and call for reevaluation of human migration in the Mediterranean using advanced techniques

Yogev Israeli | 05.23.24

הבן הרשע מוצג בתור חייל בהגדה של פסח מפראג, שט"ז

Why is the wicked son portrayed as a soldier? The history of the four sons in the Passover Haggadah

Haggadic illustrations of the four sons in the Passover tale can teach us a lot about Jewish societies in the past, from a wicked soldier to a wizened sage

Prof. Jeffrey Woolf | 04.26.24

Milky Way galaxy played major role in Egyptian beliefs, study finds

New study citing ancient Egyptian source presents compelling argument, saying the astronomical body was seen as the embodiment of a primordial deity

Yogev Israeli | 04.15.24

נשיא ארה"ב ג'ו ביידן עם ראש ממשלת בריטניה רישי סונאק

Israel can't be pushed around anymore by international pressure

Opinion: Israel has accustomed Europe and the U.S. to shackling it; these shackles must now be broken

Dan Zamansky | 03.27.24