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


Seal from First Temple Period found at Kotel supports biblical accounts

The new find supports the biblical rendering of the existence of a governor of Jerusalem 2,700 years ago, says archeologist.

The clay sealing from the First Temple Period.

Archeology in Israel as a political weapon

Emek Shaveh’s Mizrachi: When you control the past, you control the present and the future.

Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) archaeologist Eli Shukron shows an ancient seal, at an archaeological site known as the City of David in Jerusalem December 25, 2011.

Jerusalem's newest ancient site: The Pilgrims’ Ascent

Controversy, politics, doubts fade away underground, as the astounding treasure of our history is revealed.

TOURISTS VISIT Jerusalem’s ancient Shiloah (Siloam) pool, the place where pilgrims would immerse before ascending to the Temple Mount.

Police arrest 5 in $20 million black market antiquities, tax fraud sting

Rare antiquities, NIS 800,000 in cash, and luxury cars were seized from east Jerusalem suspects’ homes and businesses.

Artifacts seized in the July 30th antiquities raid.

Evidence of Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem unearthed in City of David

"These findings depict the affluence and character of the Judean Kingdom and are mesmerizing proof of the city’s demise at the hands of the Babylonians."

AN AERIAL view of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Students unearth rare 900-year-old jewelry collection in Modiin excavation

Silver and bronze bracelets, rings and earrings uncovered near ancient Crusader tower.

The Titora excavation site in Modi'in

Advanced imaging reveals rare Hebrew inscription from First Temple period

TAU researchers discover antiquity on back of pottery shard long on display at Israel Museum.

THE DISCOVERY from Tel Arad that was uncovered by researchers from Tel Aviv University

Sophisticated Ottoman-era water well and reservoir unearthed near Beit Shemesh

The wells were strategically placed along the ancient artery to provide water for inhabitants of the numerous villages located adjacent to it, according to the IAA.

Israel Antiquities Authority guide Naftali Aizik and apprentice Faran Assaf Ramati work in the well

WHERE WHITE IS BLACK AND BLACK IS WHITE

The Jerusalem Post

Massive archaeological discovery near Egypt's Valley of the Kings

Egyptian archaeologists unearthed the tomb of the nobleman from more than 3,000 years ago, the latest in a series of major discoveries of ancient relics.

An Egyptian archaeologist documents the content of the tomb of Userhat, a judge from the New Kingdom at the Dra Abu-el Naga necropolis near the Nile city of Luxor, south of Cairo.