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.
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Israel Antiquities Authority
Pesach Benson
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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...
Pesach Benson
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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...
Pesach Benson
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Ancient Menorah Pendant Challenges Assumptions About Jewish Life in Byzantine Jerusalem
Discover a 1,300-year-old Ancient Menorah Pendant unearthed in Jerusalem. This rare find by the Israel Antiquities Authority challenges assumptions about...
Anna Epshtein
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Boycotting the Bible: Israeli Archaeologists Punished for Uncovering Biblical Sites
In the hills of Judea and Samaria, where biblical figures once walked, modern archaeologists face a dilemma that has nothing...
Pesach Benson
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Rare Clay Jug Found in Israel Highlights Camels’ Role in Abbasid Trade
Archaeologists unearthed a 1,200-year-old clay jug adorned with camel motifs while excavating a cave in Yatir Forest in the southern...
Pesach Benson
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Discovery of 2,500-Year-Old Negev Burial Site Sheds Light on Ancient Trade Routes
Archaeologists uncovered a 2,500-year-old burial site in the Negev Highlands, shedding light on ancient trade routes that connected cultures from...