Jerusalem archaeology
Massive newly-unearthed complex may shed light on how Jewish pilgrims prepared to enter the Temple
The discovery was made during five seasons of excavations, directed by Prof. Uzi Leibner and Prof. Orit Peleg-Barkat of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology.
Border Police discover Second Temple-period burial cave during operations in eastern Jerusalem
First Temple-era figurine mold unearthed in Jerusalem's 'most significant excavation' in decades
Days before Tisha B'Av: Charred wooden beams from First Temple’s destruction unearthed in Jerusalem
New visitor center planned for Broad Wall in Jerusalem's Old City
The Broad Wall was built in 701 BC by King Hezekiah to protect Jerusalem against the conquest by the Assyrian king, Sennacherib.
New elevator, tunnel to provide accessible entry to Jerusalem’s Old City
Along with providing an accessible route to the Jaffa Gate, the project will also open up archaeological finds to the public.
3000-year-old temple-era gold bead found by 9-year-old Jerusalem boy
The bead was so well preserved, that when the boy brought the bead to the supervising archaeologist, he initially wrote it off as likely being an unidentified modern object.
Iconic Tower of David to display new finds in major $40 million renewal
Jerusalem Mayor: Tower of David links Old City of Jerusalem to new city; and its renovation benefits the entire urban landscape
Meet the man in charge of archaeology in Jerusalem
Yuval Baruch has headed the Jerusalem division at the Israel Antiquities Authority for over ten years.
Scholars trace Earth’s magnetic field in 586 BCE through Jerusalem’s ruins
In August 586 BCE, after months of siege, the Babylonian troops breached the walls of Jerusalem and proceeded to destroy and burn the city, including the Holy Temple.
Jerusalem’s secret: Hidden gardens of the Old City
Our green-fingered acquaintances in the Old City display a contentment rare in these parts.
The Palestinians' historic connection to Jerusalem must also be recognized
Islam has been dominant in Jerusalem for 1,210 out of the last 1,388 years.
New study dates Temple arch at 2,000-years-old
The research also led to the discovery of a previously unknown theater-like structure.
Palestinian aggression against interfaith harmony at UNESCO
On April 11, the organization’s 58-member executive board will vote on the twice-a-year resolutions.
