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Roman siege on Masada was weeks, not years, researchers learn
Recent research challenges the long-standing belief that the Roman siege of Masada lasted several years, when in actuality it was a matter of weeks; Advanced archaeological methods reveal it spanned only weeks, reshaping our understanding of this iconic historical event
Yaron Drukman | 09.05.24
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
פסל של אל היין דיוניסוס, שהתגלה באתר הווילה שזוהתה באופן כמעט ודאי כזו שבה מת אוגוסטוס קיסר
Archaeologists on brink of uncovering Augustus' final resting place
Villa, entombed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, may contain artifacts linked to Emperor Augustus's death; is this the key to locating where the esteemed Roman emperor died?
Yogev Israeli | 05.08.24
יונתן פרנקל עם נר השמן שמצא
High-school student discovers 1,600-year-old oil lamp on class trip
Israel Antiquities Authority said that the identical lamp was found there more than 90 years ago; It lit up the nights of Roman soldiers, who were guarding Mezad Ma'ale Mahmal, an important trade route where copper, and possibly gold, was transported
Ynet | 03.27.24
השרידים התגלו במהלך עבודות של נתיבי ישראל
Archeologists uncover Roman Legion base in northern Israel
Excavation uncovers Via Principalis - the main camp street, stone pavements and sigma-shaped podium, part of a grand public building; findings mark permanent Roman base housing thousands of soldiers circa 2nd-century CE
Yaron Drukman | 02.15.24
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Sarcophagi discovered in Roman-era cemetery in Gaza Strip
Researchers have so far uncovered 135 graves in the cemetery established by the Romans about 2,000 years ago. Researcher emphasizes: 'This is the first time that sarcophagi have been discovered in Gaza'
AP | 10.04.23
שתי החרבות שהתגלו בקוטסוולדס
Roman-era swords discovered in Britain
The 2,000-years-old swords were discovered in the southwestern region of England, still sheathed, supporting the notion that these were used by cavalry as they are particularly well-suited for use while mounted on horseback
Yogev Israeli | 09.28.23
החרבות בתצוגה, הבוקר
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
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
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
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
שבר האמפורה שהתגלה ועליו הכיתוב מתוך יצירתו של המשורר הרומי ורגיליוס
Amphora with poem by Virgil engraved on it, found in Spain
Experts estimate the fragment is around 1,800 years old while archeologists ponder why Virgil's verses appear on a vessel designed for the olive oil trade
Yogev Israeli | 06.26.23
מטבע מימי המרד היהודי הראשון, מבין שלוש מרידות, כנגד האימפריה הרומית בארץ ישראל
Ancient coins of Jewish rebels from Roman period found in Georgia
Researchers have found that some of the coins, depicting pomegranates and Jewish goblets, were minted by Jewish rebels, which the Romans continued to use even decades later
Yogev Israely | 06.25.23
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