Copper Plates Baffle Archaeologists

Discovered near the Sea of Galilee, the incised artifacts may be related to remains at an ancient necropolis.

First discovered during a survey two years ago, disk-shaped copper plates found by archaeologists near the ancient site of Hippos-Sussita just east of the Sea of Galilee continue to mystify them.

Mysterious Stone Structure Discovered Beneath Sea of Galilee

By Owen Jarus, LiveScience Contributor LiveScience.com

A giant "monumental" stone structure discovered beneath the waters of the Sea of Galilee in Israel has archaeologists puzzled as to its purpose and even how long ago it was built.

Authenticity of the gospel of Judas verified

A scientist who helped verify authenticity of the fabled Gospel of Judas today revealed how an ancient Egyptian marriage certificate played a pivotal role in confirming the veracity of inks used in the controversial text. The disclosure, which sheds new light on the intensive scientific efforts to validate the gospel, was made in New Orleans on April 8 at the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Byzantine winepress, unique lantern unearthed in dig

By MATTI FRIEDMAN
Archaeologists working at spa in southern Israel say lantern is shaped like a miniature church

Archaeologists digging near a spa in southern Israel have uncovered Byzantine-era remains that include a large wine-press and a unique clay lantern decorated with crosses.

Stone Age Phallus Found in Israel

Some remarkable traces of Stone Age life were unearthed recently in northern Israel, including a pit of burned bean seeds and a carving of a penis that's more than 6,000 years old, the Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) reported.

Holy Land Farming Began 5,000 Years Earlier Than Thought

AVDAT, Israel — For thousands of years, different groups of people have lived in the Negev desert, building stone walls and cities that survive to this day. But how did they make their living?

Ancient Liquid Extraction Installation Uncovered in Tel Aviv-Yafo

By: Jewish Press Staff
Published: February 20th, 2013

Digging up the streets in Israel is a great way to discover ancient history, such as a 1,500-year-old installation for extracting liquids, like wine from grapes, found in Tel Aviv-Yafo.

Antiquities bandits nabbed red-handed

Arrest of gang expected to slow wave of thefts at archaeological sites

A group of three tomb robbers was recently caught while in the process of looting a 1st-century burial chamber near Kibbutz Metzer, in Emek Hefer, the Israel Antiquities Authority reported on Tuesday.

A Feud Between Biblical Archaeologists Goes to Court

In the Old City of Jerusalem , no one ever went broke underestimating the proof required to help the faithful suspend disbelief — or in a modern twist, allow the skeptical to bolster their heterodoxy. A million-dollar lawsuit in Israel has become the latest vehicle in the unending quest to redefine faith as the substance of things seen.

Rare Artifact Stolen from Tel Shiloh Archaeological Site

The artifact was stolen from the location where it had been found, still lodged in the wall.
By: Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency


A recently uncovered rare archaeological artifact was stolen this week from the Tel Shiloh archaeological site.

Rare Neolithic Well Discovered in Jezreel Valley

By: Malkah Fleisher

Photo Credit: Clara Amit, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority/Flash90
The Israel Antiquities Authority has announced the discovery of a rare well dating back to the Stone Age, used by the first firmers of the Jezreel Valley.

Finds shed light on destruction of ancient Shiloh

Recent archaeological findings in Samaria shed light on the incomplete story of the destruction of Shiloh, the ancient capital of Israel.

Remains Of Minoan-Style Painting Discovered During Excavations Of Canaanite Palace

Dec. 7, 2009 — Tel Kabri is the only site in Israel where wall paintings similar in style to those found in the Aegean 3,600 years ago have been found; researchers say this was a conscious decision made by the city rulers to lean toward Mediterranean culture.

Israeli archaeologists unearth "elite" Stone Age society

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JERUSALEM, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- An excavation of an ancient village in the north of Israel has unearthed hundreds of artifacts linking the residents' upper class to Mesopotamia and other distant civilizations.