Posts Tagged: archaeological excavation
Volunteers Discover 900-Year-Old Jewelry at Site of Crusader Fortress in Israel
JNS.org - A 900-year-old collection of women’s jewelry has been discovered in the kitchen of a Crusader fortress tower in the central Israeli city of Modi'in,...
Wall Dating Back to King David Era Excavated at Israel’s Timna Mines
JNS.org - An ancient wall dating back to the 10th century BCE excavated at an archaeological dig in southern Israel may lend credence to the biblical story...
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...
Israeli High School Students Help Unearth 3,800-Year-Old Bronze Age Figurine
JNS.org - A unique 3,800-year-old Bronze Age figurine was unearthed by a team of archaeologists and Israeli high school students, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced. According...
Israeli Teens Unearth Remains of 3,700-Year-Old Canaanite Fortress
JNS.org - A group of teenagers working on an archaeological dig in the village of Ibillin in northern Israel uncovered a Canaanite-era fortress dating back 3,700...
Students Discover 3,330-Year-Old Egyptian Amulet During Dig in Israel’s Galilee
JNS.org - The Tzipori (Sepphoris) village in Israel’s Galilee region has revealed its latest archaeological find. On Tuesday, a group of young students participating in an...
Birdwatcher Discovers Ancient Egyptian Scarab Seal in Northern Israel
JNS.org - A rare scarab seal belonging to a senior Egyptian official of the 13th Pharaonic Dynasty (18th-17th centuries BCE) has been found at the Tel...
Ancient Kilns Prove Israel Was Leader in Roman-Era Glass-Making
JNS.org - An archaeological excavation in northern Israel has unearthed glass-making kilns that date back 1,600 years, proving that ancient Israel was one of the most...
