Temple

Ancient stone at Tel Eton may provide new proof of King Hezekiah’s religious reform, study suggests

The stone, known also as a massebah, was discovered during excavations of the First Temple era site, inside a large residence named by archaeologists as "Building 101," or the Governor's Residency.

Composite Aerial Photo of Building 101, Tel Eton, June 23, 2026.
Restoration of the ziggurat temple in ancient Ur

Iraq races to restore ancient Ziggurat of Ur amid threat of climate erosion - report

 Kehillat Israel Synagogue set to reopen. May 8, 2026.

Kehillat Israel Synagogue to reopen after damage from Palisades fire

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a briefing amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, at the Pentagon in Washington, March 2, 2026.

Why Hegseth’s use of 'Pharisee' echoes anti-Jewish bias - opinion


4,000 visitors gathered, but heavy clouds spoiled King Ramses II Abu Simbel's sun alignment

The solar alignment occurs on February 22 and October 22 each year, which are days associated with the agricultural and harvest seasons for the ancient Egyptians.

Tourists admire the colossal statues of Ramesses II inside the Great Temple in the temple complex of Abu Simbel.

Intact sections of Queen Hatshepsut's valley temple and 4,000-year-old tombs found near Luxor

"This is the first time we have a complete set of the decoration of an 18th Dynasty temple," said Zahi Hawass, the Egyptologist who led the excavation project.

 Intact sections of Queen Hatshepsut's valley temple and 4,000-year-old tombs found near Luxor.

Archaeologists uncover 2,700-year-old temple and sanctuary in ancient city of Kastabala, Turkey

In inscriptions uncovered in the ancient city dating back to the 5th century BCE, the local Luwian people mentioned their goddess Kubaba Pirwaşua.

 A view of the Kastabala-Hierapolis, located in Osmaniye province in southern Turkey today

Fire-preserved artifacts unearthed from King Ashurnasirpal II's temple in Nimrud

In 2016, Iraqi forces retook control of the site of ancient Nimrud, and since then, reconstruction efforts have been taking place in an attempt to repair the damage caused by ISIS.

 Fire-preserved artifacts unearthed from King Ashurnasirpal II's temple in Nimrud.

Children in pharaonic attire welcome visitors to Karnak's winter solstice event

Thousands visited Luxor's Karnak Temple to witness the sun align with its main axis, marking winter's start on December 21.

 Children in pharaonic attire welcomed visitors to Karnak's winter solstice event.