Posts Tagged: archaeological discovery israel
‘Extremely Rare’ Bronze Coin Discovered Off Israeli Coast Fills in Roman-Era ‘Puzzle’
Archaeologists working off the coast of northern Israel have discovered a rare, 1850-year-old Roman bronze coin bearing the portrait of the moon goddess Luna. The well-preserved...
Israeli Teens Unearth Remains of 3,700-Year-Old Canaanite Fortress
JNS.org - A group of teenagers working on an archaeological dig in the village of Ibillin in northern Israel uncovered a Canaanite-era fortress dating back 3,700...
2,500-Year-Old Seal Belonging to ‘Exceptional’ Woman Unearthed in Jerusalem
JNS.org - A 2,500-year-old seal dating back to the First Temple period was recently unearthed in Jerusalem. Archaeologists believe the seal may have belonged to an...
Fortress Dating Back More Than 3,000 Years Unearthed in Northern Israel
JNS.org - Remnants of a 3,400-year-old fortress that dates back to the Canaanite period have been unearthed at a residential construction site in Nahariya, on the...
Galilee Dig Reveals Hummus Was Staple of Prehistoric Diet
JNS.org - The Middle East has gone through monumental changes over thousands of years, but one thing has never changed: an affinity for hummus. This conclusion was...
Bronze Mask of Greek God Pan Unearthed in Northern Israel
JNS.org - A bronze mask in the image of the Greek god Pan—the first such mask to be discovered anywhere in the world—was recently...
Israelis Exploring Cave Discover Treasure From Time of Alexander the Great
JNS.org - An Israeli father, his son, and a friend discovered a rare trove of artifacts from the time of Alexander the Great inside...
Byzantine Monastery Unearthed in Negev Desert
JNS.org - A Byzantine monastery with an intricate mosaic floor has been discovered in the northern part of Israel's Negev Desert. The site was...
