Posts Tagged: Israel Archaeology
New Research Sheds Light on Centuries-Old Cannons Discovered Off Israel’s Coast
JNS.org - A research study conducted at Tel Aviv University indicates that three centuries-old bronze cannons discovered off the coast of Megadim in northern Israel may...
What Did Israel’s Ancient Kings Wear? New Discovery Provides Clues
JNS.org - A newly-published study may lend unprecedented insights into the wardrobe of Israel’s ancient kings. The study -- headed by Tel Aviv University’s Dr. Erez...
Archaeology Haven of Caesarea Seeks to Emerge as ‘Main Tourism Site’ in Israel
JNS.org - Chances are that if you’ve been on an organized tour to Israel during the past four decades, you’ve visited the ancient Mediterranean harbor city...
Ancient Menorah Tablet Shows ‘Clear Jewish Presence’ in Caesarea
JNS.org - Israeli archaeologists announced on Wednesday the discovery of a 1,500-year-old mother-of-pearl tablet etched with a menorah in the ancient town of Caesarea. According to Israel...
Finger From Egyptian Statue Found in Temple Mount Excavation
JNS.org - A finger fragment from a statue of an Egyptian god or king was found in soil excavated from the Temple Mount, Israel Hayom reported...
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 Shell Uncovered on Temple Mount Believed to Be From Sea Snail That Produced Blue Dye for Religious Garments
JNS.org - An ancient shell discovered on the Temple Mount is believed to be from the sea snail used to produce the vibrant blue dye that...
In Surprise Discovery, Israeli Archaeologists Uncover 12th Dead Sea Scrolls Cave
JNS.org - In a surprise discovery, Israeli archaeologists have uncovered a 12th cave that once held portions of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Hebrew University archaeologists Dr. Oren...
Ancient Roman Theater Unearthed in Northern Israel
JNS.org - A large Roman theater discovered at an archaeological excavation in Israel’s northern Golan Heights region changes everything researchers say they previously knew about the ancient...
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...
Israeli Archaeologists Reveal Prehistoric Man’s Plant-Based Diet, Countering Claims of Carnivory
JNS.org - Remains of plants believed to be 780,000 years old were unearthed recently during excavations at Gesher Bnot Yaakov, a Stone Age archaeological site in...
Top American Jewish Leader: ‘Predictions of Israel’s Isolation Were Really Shattered This Year’
Despite the challenges it faces, Israel has much to be optimistic about in the coming year, a top US Jewish leader told The Algemeiner in...
Second Temple-Era Synagogue Unearthed in Northern Israel
JNS.org - The remains of an unusual structure that served as a synagogue during the Second Temple era have been unearthed at an archaeological excavation at...
Frescoes From Roman Period Found in Galilee
JNS.org - Hundreds of fresco fragments from the Roman period were discovered this summer in the Zippori National Park in Israel's Galilee region by a...
