Archaeology

The Golan region, where the synagogue is located, was formerly a Jewish area during the Roman and Byzantine periods – from the first century BCE until the 7th-8th centuries CE.

A metal detector operator accompanying the expedition, passed near a large stone when his device began signaling the presence of metal. "The device went crazy, I couldn't believe it – gold coins started appearing one after another," Lipsman recounted.

Revolutionary archaeological discovery reveals sophisticated water management system built during severe environmental challenges.

"The inscription on the coin – 'For the Redemption of Zion,' replacing the earlier 'For the Liberation of Zion' – indicates a profound change of identity and mindset, and perhaps also reflects the desperate situation of the rebel forces about six months before the fall of Jerusalem on Tisha B’Av, the 9th of the Hebrew month of Av; in August of the year 70 CE," Dr. Yuval Baruch, excavation director for the Israel Antiquities Authority, said.

After nearly a century of archaeological silence, the ancient stones of Sebastia are speaking again as Israeli excavators uncover remarkable evidence of the grandeur that once defined Samaria, the biblical capital of the Kingdom of Israel.

"When digging in ancient Samaria, you are touching the Bible with your hands. Living in Samaria is not just a right, it's also a duty to protect the most sacred biblical sites – the cradle of the Jewish people's homeland, the cradle of human civilization," said Yossi Dagan, the head of the Samaria Regional Council.

Tel Shiqmona, located on the coast of Haifa, was one of the important production centers for purple dye, a rare and prestigious color used by kings, nobility, and temples throughout the Levant.

The tablet, inscribed by a dissatisfied customer named Nanni, documents his anger over receiving poor-quality copper and being told to "go to hell" by the merchant – providing a remarkably relatable glimpse into ancient commerce.

A three-and-a-half-year-old girl made an extraordinary archaeological discovery during a family outing near Beit Shemesh last month, unearthing an ancient seal dating back approximately 3,800 years.