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
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.”
The lady who looks for tiles
As an exciting new discovery by the Temple Mount Sifting Project makes its debut, ‘In Jerusalem’ sits down with the woman who had a big hand in the hard work behind it.
Rare fresco fragments dating back to Roman era discovered at Zippori National Park
Traditionally, images depicting animals or people were not common within Second Temple Period religious custom.
UNESCO head backs Israel: Ignoring Jewish, Christian ties to Jerusalem harms its cultural status
UNESCO’s obligation to protect Jerusalem’s Old City is more important than ever, she said, particularly at a time when violence has harmed the multi-faith nature of the ancient site.
Rare Egyptian amulet bearing ancient pharaoh’s name discovered in Jerusalem
Name of Thutmose III, one of most prominent pharaohs in Egypt’s New Kingdom, inscribed on 3,200-year-old relic discovered by girl, 12, at Temple Mount Sifting Project
Bible may be older than previously thought, hi-tech analysis indicates
Inscriptions dating to 600 BCE suggest widespread literacy at the time of Kingdom of Judah, say Tel Aviv University researchers.