Ritual bath from Second Temple period uncovered beneath Western Wall
A rock-hewn ritual bath from the late Second Temple period, containing ash traces that provide evidence of the Temple's destruction, ...
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1,300-year-old menorah pendant discovered at Temple Mount
Researchers believe the artifact was worn by a Jewish individual who traveled to Jerusalem despite Byzantine-era restrictions barring Jews from ...
$20B shipwreck: Legal war erupts over legendary treasure
The ship, which carried approximately 11 million gold and silver coins, was estimated by Sky News to be worth about ...
Ancient underground synagogue discovered in Golan
The Golan region, where the synagogue is located, was formerly a Jewish area during the Roman and Byzantine periods – ...
Nearly 100 Byzantine-era coins discovered at Sea of Galilee
A metal detector operator accompanying the expedition, passed near a large stone when his device began signaling the presence of ...
Biblical kings' palace excavated in Samaria
"When digging in ancient Samaria, you are touching the Bible with your hands. Living in Samaria is not just a ...
World's oldest customer complaint reveals business practices haven't changed in 4,000 years
The tablet, inscribed by a dissatisfied customer named Nanni, documents his anger over receiving poor-quality copper and being told to ...
After the Ark: Why aren't we searching for Temple artifacts?
There is evidence that several items from the Second Temple brought to Rome may exist in the Vatican's vaults, but ...
Nun in chains: Archaeological dig in Jerusalem reveals proof of self-mortification
This is the first archaeological evidence in the world of extreme asceticism among female nuns – a phenomenon previously known ...
Ancient mystery solved: Missing cave art of Israel explained
New research reveals why prehistoric humans painted on cave walls in Europe but not in the Levant.