Posts Tagged: Israel Antiquities Authority
Clues About Life of Jesus Revealed in Israeli Artifacts Warehouse
JNS.org - Ahead of Easter, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has opened up a 54,000-square-foot warehouse dubbed the “Ali Baba cave,” filled with ancient artifacts that...
1,400-Year-Old Coins Discovered Near Christian Pilgrimage Site in Jerusalem
JNS.org - The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Sunday the discovery of 1,400-year-old coins in excavations near Jerusalem. According to the IAA, the cache of nine bronze...
Israeli Archaeologists Uncover 2,000-Year-Old Road From Roman Period
JNS.org - Israeli archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old road from the Roman period, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said Tuesday. The ancient road, discovered near the city...
Ancient Hebrew Inscriptions Found in Galilee Synagogue
JNS.org - Two ancient Hebrew inscriptions dating back some 1,800 years were found in the courtyard of an ancient synagogue in the Western Galilee town of Peqi'in. The...
Hanukkah-Related Archaeology Finds Continue With Discovery of Ancient Menorah Engraving
JNS.org - Hanukkah ended Jan. 1, but archaeological findings related to the Jewish holiday are continuing. Hikers exploring hidden caves in the Judean shephelah (lowlands) came across...
At Dedication Ceremony for Ancient Jerusalem Street, Israel Strikes Defiant Tone on UN Resolution
JNS.org - In the wake of the Dec. 23 United Nations Security Council vote against Israeli settlements, the Jerusalem Municipality held a symbolic dedication Tuesday for...
In Time for Hanukkah, Israel Reveals Artifact Bearing Name of Hasmonean Leaders
JNS.org - The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Thursday the discovery of a 2,100-year-old stone bowl inscribed with a name common among members of the Hasmonean dynasty,...
Bronze Coin Dating to Maccabean Revolt in Hanukkah Story Unearthed in Jerusalem
JNS.org - A bronze coin that was in circulation at the time of King Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who decreed that the Jews must be annihilated and during...
2,100-Year-Old Wine Press Unearthed at Israeli School Construction Site
JNS.org - An archaeological survey by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) in preparation for the construction of a new elementary school in the city of Ashkelon...
Ancient Coin Inscribed With ‘Free Zion’ Found in Jerusalem
JNS.org -- Israeli Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev unveiled on Sunday a recently discovered coin inscribed with the words "Free Zion" that dates back...
Israeli High School Students Help Unearth 3,800-Year-Old Bronze Age Figurine
JNS.org - A unique 3,800-year-old Bronze Age figurine was unearthed by a team of archaeologists and Israeli high school students, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced. According...
Trove of 3,600-Year-Old Artifacts Found Near Judean Foothills
JNS.org - A stock of ancient gold and silver artifacts dating back some 3,600 years was recently discovered in Tel Gezer, an archaeological site on the Judean...
Report: Palestinians to Demand ‘Return’ of Dead Sea Scrolls
JNS.org - The Palestinian Authority is reportedly preparing to demand that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) force Israel to “return” the Dead...
Excavation Uncovers Evidence of ‘Third Wall’ of Jerusalem’s Old City Breached by Romans 2,000 Years Ago
JNS.org - Archaeologists have located the site of an ancient battle during which the Romans breached Jerusalem's walls, before conquering the city and destroying the Second...
