Israel's oldest gate offers glimpse into ancient urbanization
The excavation at Tel Erani unveiled not only the 5,500-year-old gate but also a portion of a fortification system dating to the Early Bronze Age.
Archaeology
Student discovers ancient 'magical mirror' during excavations in north
Experts say mirror was used to protect against the evil eye, adding that "similar mirror plaques have been found in the past as funerary gifts in tombs, to protect the deceased in their journey to the world to come.”
Newly discovered artifacts attest to siege, destruction of Temple
As nation marks Tisha B'Av, archaeologists reveal a coin, a stone weight, a spinning wheel, and a basalt grinding bowl from the City of David, offering a glimpse into Jewish life in Jerusalem during the tumultuous years.
Rare Great Revolt-era coin found in desert
The words "Holy Jerusalem" are inscribed in ancient Hebrew script on one side. One hypothesis is that the coin fell from a pocket of a rebel who went down to the desert during the revolt.
Illegal Palestinian construction on biblical site prompts rare Israel action
Despite the site of Tel Aroma being in Area B, which grants the PA full civilian control, the Civil Administration decides to act to prevent further destruction. About a year ago, Israel Hayom revealed that the Palestinian Authority planned to build a Palestinian heritage site and a mosque commemorating the shahids (martyrs) at the location.
Prehistoric bird-wing flutes music to ears of archaeologists in Israel
Crafted 12,000 years ago, the miniature flutes emit high-pitched trills resembling the calls of birds of prey.
Ancient Egyptian coffin lids undergo CT in Jerusalem
The examination sheds light on the craftsmanship of the artisans who built them.
6,000-year-old copper fishhook unlocks Ashkelon's ancient past
The hook, most likely used for catching sharks or other large marine animals, will be exhibited on April 3 at the 48th Archaeological Congress.
Ancient floral mosaic floor reuncovered in Israel
The mosaic floor was once part of an ancient church that sat alongside a road that connected the coastal area with the Judean Shephelah lowlands. It was first discovered in the 1980s, but has since been covered and inaccessible.
Israel Antiquities Authority says touted Darius inscription inauthentic
It turns out that an expert, who created the inscription as an educational tool, accidentally left it at the dig site.