Artifacts
Bones of medieval tsar, 48 religious relics to be exchanged under new Greece-Bulgaria heritage MoU
The official handover ceremony will take place on October 3, at the the Museum of Byzantine Culture in Thessaloniki.
Ancient Egyptian fortress uncovers soldiers’ homes, royal inscriptions, and horse burial
Egyptian-Chinese mission unearths wine press at temple to ancient warrior goddess
Rare Christian amulet holding bible scrap, ancient stone seal unearthed at Turkish site - report
Turkish researchers find 7,800-year-old figurine used in fertility rites
The artifact is only the third of its kind to have been discovered fully intact.
Viking sword discovered in Norway by metal detector enthusiasts
The University of Stavanger said: “The sword would have one of the most spectacularly ornamented and heaviest types of swords from the Viking Age.”
Documents of great historic value
Finkelman was presented with a sheaf of documents, which he says gives him a reason to get up in the morning.
This is the experience of requesting a museum exchange from the Vatican - opinion
A museum exchange entails the Vatican loaning Jewish artifacts in its possession to a museum with a history of biblical archaeology.
Ancient magical bowls discovered in Jerusalem home, says IAA
1,500-year-old ‘incantation bowls’ were among hundreds of items found, believed to be intended for the illegal antiquities trade.
Archaeologists find weapon parts and temple in ancient Greek city in Italy
Velia was part of a group of Greek colonies along the coast of southern Italy called Magna Graecia.
Federal agents return 4,000-year-old artifacts to Iraqi government
Homeland Security Investigations, a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for investigating violations of import and export laws.
Dozens of artifacts, some from Bar Kochba era, found by police, 3 arrested
While on duty, a team of detectives from the Lev HaBira police station noticed three people in a car who drew their suspicion, so they searched the vehicle.
Rare biblical ‘balsam tree’ found depicted on 2000-year-old amethyst seal
The small lilac stone, featuring the engraving of a bird and a branch with five fruits, had fallen into the main drainage channel of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period.
New holiday films showcase rare Jewish history treasures
"A Look at the Jewish Year," launched by the National Library of Israel in collaboration with the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, showcases rare items such as a 12th century Jewish calendar.
