Posts Tagged: Israel archaeologists
Rare First Temple Period Ivories Discovered in Jerusalem
JNS.org - Archaeologists are describing as “extraordinary” the discovery of a collection of ivory plaques from the First Temple period recently unearthed in Jerusalem. They...
First Temple Period Two Shekel Weight Discovered in Jerusalem’s Old City
i24News - Archaeologists working on an excavation project in Jerusalem's Old City recently discovered a 2,700-year old limestone weight, which approximately correlated to the known...
Pontius Pilate Built Jerusalem’s ‘Pilgrimage Road,’ Say Israeli Archaeologists
JNS.org - Archaeologists now believe that Jerusalem’s “Pilgrimage Road” was built by none other than Pontius Pilate, the infamous Roman governor of Judea. The ancient road in...
Hasmonean-Era Village Discovered, Proof of Jewish Connection to Jerusalem
JNS.org - A large Hasmonean-era Jewish agricultural village was uncovered by archaeologists in the Arab neighborhood of Sharafat, with a major, multi-generational burial chamber, olive press,...
On Last Day of Hanukkah, Archaeologists Find Ancient Wick In the Negev
JNS.org - A unique lamp wick dating back to the Byzantine period was uncovered by the Antiquities Authority at the Negev Desert Roman Empire settlement of...
Israeli Archaeologists Unearth Pregnant Woman’s Remains at ‘King Solomon’s Mines’
JNS.org - In a find that has taken their field by surprise, Israeli archaeologists have unearthed the 3,200-year-old remains of a pregnant woman at the ancient...
Decapitated Toads Found in 4,000-Year-Old Canaanite Jug
JNS.org - Archaeologists with the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) made a surprising finding -- decapitated toads -- within a nearly 4,000-year-old jug dating to the...
Roman City That Was Home to Jesus’ Apostles Found in Israel, Archaeologists Say
JNS.org - Archaeologists say they have discovered a lost Roman city that was home to three of Jesus’s apostles -- Peter, Andrew and Philip -- on...
Israeli Archaeologists Uncover 2,000-Year-Old Road From Roman Period
JNS.org - Israeli archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old road from the Roman period, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said Tuesday. The ancient road, discovered near the city...
Ancient Shell Uncovered on Temple Mount Believed to Be From Sea Snail That Produced Blue Dye for Religious Garments
JNS.org - An ancient shell discovered on the Temple Mount is believed to be from the sea snail used to produce the vibrant blue dye that...
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...
Excavation Uncovers Evidence of ‘Third Wall’ of Jerusalem’s Old City Breached by Romans 2,000 Years Ago
JNS.org - Archaeologists have located the site of an ancient battle during which the Romans breached Jerusalem's walls, before conquering the city and destroying the Second...
Roman Treasure Discovered in Cargo of Sunken Ancient Ship Off Israel’s Coast (VIDEO)
JNS.org - The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced Monday that two divers discovered the cargo of an ancient Roman merchant ship off the coast of Caesarea,...
Special Bronze Incense Shovel Uncovered at Second Temple-Era Site in Galilee (VIDEO)
JNS.org - A special bronze incense shovel — a tool that plays an important role in ancient Jewish rituals — has been uncovered by archaeologists at...
