Ancient toilet 'designed for comfortable sitting' unearthed at Jerusalem dig
Carved limestone sanitary fitting, with attached septic tank, was a rarity 2,700 years ago, when only a very few enjoyed ...
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Biblical legend of Sodom and Gomorrah could be based on actual event
The ancient cities were destroyed, but scientists suggest it was a "cosmic airburst" that did the damage, not divine retribution ...
'The land is speaking': Samarian dig turns up Hasmonean-era artifacts
Finds from excavation at Itamar settlement include Hasmonean-era silver coin minted in Tyre, a stone structure dating to the Second ...
Land-roaming whale lived in modern-day Egypt 43 million years ago, researchers say
Paleontologist Hesham Sallem says prehistoric whale lived on both land and sea and was apparently an accomplished hunter.
Egypt opens restored tomb of pharoah who ruled 4,500 years ago
Southern Tomb is largely underground and includes a labyrinth of corridors, decorated with hieroglyphic carvings and tiles, but King Djoser ...
Blast from the past: Bar Kochba-era coin to join Israeli astronaut in space
Israel Antiquities Authority: In their wildest dreams, Jewish who rebelled against Roman Empire could not have imagined this item would ...
Tel Aviv suburb was farmland in Byzantine era, excavation reveals
Salvage dig ahead of construction of Naveh Gan neighborhood in Ramat Hasharon turns up wine vat, storage jugs, stone tools, ...
'Hand over that sarcophagus, citizen!'
Roman-era artifact excavated illegally at an unidentified site in Israel returned to Israel Antiquities Authority.
Man discovers ancient treasure trove while camping on beach
Yotam Dahan receives certificate of appreciation from Israel Antiquities Authority for delivering 13-lb. lump of ancient coins that had been ...
Israeli girl finds ancient coin during scavenger hunt at Talmud-era village
Korazim Park director Dekel Segev praises girl for handing coin over to park authorities immediately: "The piece will be forwarded ...