Archaeologists believe decapitated remains are evidence of Alexander Jannaeus’ oppressive reign.
Earliest Inscription of Jerusalem’s Full Name Discovered on Stone Pillar
Aramaic inscription discovered in Jerusalem bears the earliest known example of Jerusalem’s unabbreviated spelling.
Jaffa's 'Clean' Soap Factory
19th century soap factory and underground chambers discovered during construction of Uri Geller Museum in Jaffa.
Hellenistic Earring is the First of its Kind Discovered in Jerusalem
Did Ancient Potters Play Backgammon?
Gedera excavations reveal what appears to be a workers’ recreation room at massive wine jar factory.
Another Exquisite Mosaic Discovered in the Roman Villa at Lod
During construction for the Shelby White and Leon Levy Lod Mosaic Center, a new and impressive mosaic was uncovered dating to the 4th Century CE.
New Volunteer Dig Program Starting in the Fall
Volunteers for Israel is opening a new program in which participants will spend one week volunteering at an army base and one week working with the Israel Antiquities Authority on an archaeological excavation.
2,000 year old Vessels Salvaged from a Cave near the Lebanese Border
Last weekend archaeologists climbed to a small cave where several intact vessels dating to the Hellenistic period were salvaged and lowered over 30 meters to safety.
1,000 year-old Amulet Discovered in the City of David
An Abbasid period clay amulet bearing a blessing in Arabic was discovered in the Givati Parking Lot in the City of David in the Jerusalem Walls National Park during an archaeological excavation sponsored by the City of David Foundation. The excavation was conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University.
Crusader Fortress Promenade and Marketplace opened in Caesarea
On June 10, 2018, a newly open promenade and Crusader marketplace was unveiled in Caesarea. This conservation and reconstruction project is the largest ever undertaken in Israel - with an investment of over 100 Million Shekels contributed by the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation and the Caesarea Development Corporation