Rare Byzantine Find Near Sea of Galilee Could Reveal Lost Baptism Ritual Stage
A unique Byzantine marble artifact found near the Sea of Galilee at Hippos, described by Dr. Michael Eisenberg, reveals a lost three-stage baptism ritual.
Archaeology
15,000-Year-Old Clay Beads Reveal Earliest Human Jewelry
15,000-year-old clay beads found in northern Israel by Hebrew University researchers are the earliest human jewelry, predating pottery and agriculture.
15,000-Year-Old Clay Beads Reveal Earliest Human Jewelry
15,000-year-old clay beads found in northern Israel by Hebrew University researchers are the earliest human jewelry, predating pottery and agriculture.
Caught Red-Handed: Israeli Antiquities Thieves Nabbed as Missiles Fly Overhead
Suspected antiquities looters were caught at Horvat Hermesh in northern Israel by the IAA, then sheltered with officers as missile sirens sounded.
Archaeologists Reveal Byzantine-Era Church in Israel’s Negev
Archaeologists led by Ben Gurion University uncovered a 1,400-year-old Byzantine church with elaborate mosaics at Nessana in Israel's Negev Desert.
2,000-Year-Old Slingstone With Taunting Message Discovered in Israel
Archaeologists from the University of Haifa uncovered a 2,000-year-old slingstone with a taunting "Learn" message near Susita, Sea of Galilee, from the.
As War Began, Museum Staff Scrambled to Protect 2,100-Year-Old Dead Sea Scroll
Curator Hagit Maoz and Israel Museum staff in Jerusalem secured the 2,100-year-old Great Isaiah Scroll with special shielding as war began.
Student Finds 800-Year-Old Crusader Sword off Israeli Coast
Student Shlomi Katzin found an 800-year-old Crusader sword off Israel's northern coast near Dor Beach, a rare artifact enriching medieval history.
Archaeologists Uncover Lives of the Elderly in Biblical-Era Israel
Archaeologists from Bar-Ilan University reveal the active lives of elderly individuals in Biblical-era Israel, challenging assumptions about their roles 2,700.
Ancient Stone Vessel Factory Found in Jerusalem After Antiquities Theft Bust
Ancient stone vessel factory discovered in Jerusalem after an antiquities theft bust reveals a significant 2,000-year-old Second Temple site.
1,800-Year-Old Artifact on Display as Knesset Celebrates 60 Years
The Israeli Knesset marks its 60th anniversary with a new exhibition, displaying an 1,800-year-old artifact connecting ancient Jewish heritage to modern Israeli.
Antiquities Robbers Arrested After Damaging Roman-Period Cave in Galilee
Antiquities robbers arrested in Galilee after four suspects severely damaged a Roman-period burial cave near Hittin. An IAA operation caught them.