Posts Tagged: Jerusalem Archaeology
A New Book Shows How Archaeology Proves the Jewish Connection to Jerusalem and Israel
I have always enjoyed history and archaeology. That's why I bought a new book that was recommended to me: When the Stones Speak: The Remarkable...
Fragment of Persian-Era Clay Jar Depicting Human Face Discovered in Jerusalem
JNS.org - A fragment of a clay jar decorated with a human face dating back to the Persian era (fourth or fifth century C.E.) has been...
1,400-Year-Old Wine Press Unearthed by Israeli Teen Archaeology Buffs
JNS.org - A wine press used 1,400 years ago was recently unearthed by teenagers in the Neve Yaakov neighborhood in Jerusalem. Local resident Tamar Simon was...
Second Temple Era Military Outpost Discovered, Possibly Destroyed by Alexander the Great
Archaeological excavations in Israel's Netiv Haasarah have uncovered a Persian era military installation. Netiv Haasarah is a town in the "Gaza envelope" with a population of...
Jerusalem Home Harbors Buried Second Temple Artifacts
Miriam Siebenberg lives in a very unusual house - unusual because of the fact that her home was built on top of another home, one...
While Jerusalem Day Is Celebrated Above Ground, Archaeological Discoveries Reveal City’s Layers
Tens of thousands will visit the Old City on May 8 for Jerusalem Day, the anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem during the 1967 Six...
