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.

The mysterious, ancient tunnel found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel on the outskirts of Jerusalem, May 14, 2026.
Hasmonean-era coin depicted the seven-branched menorah (L) and silver tetradrachm minted in Ashkelon during the Persian period (R) which were returned to Israel from the United States earlier this week, May 13, 2026.

US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation

Ancient bullae found in Jerusalem, May 1, 2026.

IAA reveals new study focused on ancient Jerusalem bullae in honor of Israel Excellence Week

THE RITUAL purification bath (mikveh) from the Second Temple period.

Israel uncovers Second Temple-period mikveh beneath Western Wall


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.

Givati Parking Lot Excavation

Jerusalem’s secret: Hidden gardens of the Old City

Our green-fingered acquaintances in the Old City display a contentment rare in these parts.

Contemplative Christ Church

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.

More than 350,000 Palestinian Arabs currently live in Jerusalem, a city of slightly less than one million people.

New study dates Temple arch at 2,000-years-old

The research also led to the discovery of a previously unknown theater-like structure.

Dr. Joe Uziel of the Israel Antiquities Authority sits on the steps of the theater-shaped building uncovered in the area of Wilson's Arch by the Western Wall.

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.

UNESCO CHIEF Audrey Azoulay speaks at the Internet Governance Forum at UNESCO HQ

Ancient oaks - A visit to historic Elonei Mamre in Hebron

A visit to historic Elonei Mamre.

Mamre is mentioned in the Bible as the site where Abraham and Sarah pitched their tent and were visited by three angels.

Israeli archaeology uncovers 500,000 years of history

University of Haifa and Stanford University researchers discovered the earliest evidence of alcohol production, from 13,000 years ago, in the Rakefet Cave in the Carmel.

Prof. Danny Rosenberg, of the Zinman Institute of Archaeology at the University of Haifa, holds the ancient vessel.

Over 2000 years later: Ancient gold earring discovered in City of David

The earring features a horned animal dating back to the early Hellenistic period.

The Hellenistic-era earring unearthed near Jerusalem's Old City on August 8, 2018

Earliest evidence of ancient blood vengeance discovered in Jerusalem hills

A thousand-year-old skull tells a terrible story.

Prof. Boaz Zissu Dr. Yossi Nagar and Dr. Haim Cohen with the skull

Researchers believe they dug up 2,700-year-old seal of doomsday prophet Isaiah

The 2,700-year-old clay relic was found at the foot of the southern wall of Temple Mount.

The 2,700-year-old clay seal impression which potentially belonged to the biblical prophet Isaiah.