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
Temple Mount Sifting Project finds finger from ancient Egyptian statue
The statue fragment was probably made in the Egyptian art style common during the Late Bronze Age, approximately 3,500 years ago.
Religious legends
A tour of Jerusalem reveals a city where sacred sites overlap.
Archaeologists unearth ancient copper-smelting site dating to King David
Findings from 10th century BC may provide evidence of biblical battle in Kingdom of Edom
An archeological mystery and the search for King David
Is Khirbet Qeiyafa the lost biblical city of Shaaraim? And did it have a shrine modeled after Solomon’s Temple in Jerusalem?
Archaeological discovery in Jerusalem raises question: Who was Horkanus?
The name is carved into a piece of a stone bowl dating back some 2,100 years to the Hasmonean period that was discovered in Jerusalem's City of David.
Archeologists speak out against Western Wall deal for obscuring ancient ruins
Proposed pluralist prayer area would be built above Herodian-era remains.
Report: Final burial place of Jesus revealed after hundreds of years
Hidden by marble for centuries, the stone slab believed to have held Jesus's remains has finally been exposed.
The UNESCO Follies
Antiquities Authority building National Campus for the Archeology of Israel
An archeological hub for visitors from both Israel and abroad, the campus will also house an educational center for students.
Rare High Priest’s stone weight from Second Temple period found in Jerusalem
Asked how it felt to have the soot of one of Judaism’s most historic events on his flesh, Gutfeld paused thoughtfully for a moment. “It is amazing when you think about what you are digging.”