Jerusalem archaeology
Ancient tunnel with unknown age, purpose found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel ahead of Jerusalem Day
After descending a set of ancient stairs from the surface, archaeologists found themselves standing at the hewn opening of the tunnel, found to be filled with hundreds of years of ancient sewage.
US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation
IAA reveals new study focused on ancient Jerusalem bullae in honor of Israel Excellence Week
Israel uncovers Second Temple-period mikveh beneath Western Wall
Jewish history’s greatest archaeological crime
The Temple Mount Sifting Project, now in its 10th year, has uncovered hundreds of thousands of invaluable antiquities from tons of ancient debris discarded like trash from Judaism’s holiest site.
Police investigating suspicious east Jerusalem tunnel adjacent to Rockefeller Museum
Suspects who dug vertical tunnel on elderly woman’s property claimed to be municipal workers.
Mysterious 2,000-year-old podium found near Temple Mount in City of David
Unusual stepped structure exposed on street ascending from Siloam Pool to Temple Mount raises questions among researchers.
Watch: Mysterious ancient message found on ritual bath from Second Temple period
"At this point in the research, the inscriptions are a mystery," says Antiquities Authority.
Father enlists 4 kids to unearth ‘treasure’ from Second Temple period protected by ‘demon’
Antiquities Authority arrests Palestinian family for breaking into Mt. Scopus cave.
2,000-year-old ritual bath found under family’s Jerusalem living room floor
"Such instances of finding antiquities beneath a private home can happen only in Israel, and Jerusalem in particular," says Antiquities Authority.
Near Jerusalem, 1500-year-old Byzantine-era road station and church uncovered
Archaeologists say structures were built in the Byzantine period beside the ancient road leading between Jerusalem and the coastal plain.
Who’s buried in King David’s tomb?
The Bible states clearly that David was buried in the City of David; if anywhere should be hallowed as a place for pilgrimage and prayer, it is there.
Government approves, but orders scaled-down version of, contested Jerusalem Kedem Center
The Elad foundation contends that the compound would be instrumental in drawing tourists while the opposing NGOs denounced the center as destructive.
A refuge in the Jerusalem hills
Kibbutz Tzuba offers an escape from the confines of urban life – experience the area’s beautiful green lungs, fruity wines and bucolic views.
