Biblical Shepherds Ignored Borders, Even in Wartime, Researchers Say
A University of Haifa study published in PLOS ONE found ancient shepherds ignored borders between Israel and Aram-Damascus in the Iron Age II, even during war.
Archaeology
200,000-Year-Old Handaxes Highlight Early Human Aesthetic Sense
Israeli archaeologists led by Prof. Ran Barkai discovered 200,000-year-old handaxes in Israel's Sakhnin Valley, indicating early human aesthetic appreciation.
200,000-Year-Old Handaxes Highlight Early Human Aesthetic Sense
Israeli archaeologists led by Prof. Ran Barkai discovered 200,000-year-old handaxes in Israel's Sakhnin Valley, indicating early human aesthetic appreciation.
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.
Jerusalem Man Arrested After Police Recover Stolen Ancient Coins
Jerusalem police arrest a 61-year-old man, recovering rare ancient coins and a NIS 12,000 oxygen generator. The culturally significant coins, featuring Emperor.