Dec 21, 2022
Salome Cave dig reveals surprises
Excavations of a cave reputed to be the burial place of Jesus’ midwife Salome has found evidence that it had also served as a Christian pilgrimage site and an important…
Dec 20, 2022
Israel celebrates Hanukah
The eight-day holiday is marked on the Hebrew calendar date of 25 Kislev. This year it is taking place 18-26 December, coinciding with Christmas. It is marked with the lighting…
Dec 14, 2022
Hanukah-linked ancient coins discovered
A rare wooden container with 15 silver coins dating back to the reign of Antiochos IV was found during excavation at the Darageh Stream Nature Reserve, overlooking the Dead Sea.…
Dec 09, 2022
Rare ancient bullet discovered in Israel
The artifact dates back to the Hellenistic period and bears an in Greek intended to ensure victory in battle. By Erin Viner The 2,200-year-old bullet was unearthed by the Israel…
Nov 30, 2021
First-ever remains of Sanhedrin era uncovered
Excavations “are revealing evidence of the life—and death” of the Sanhedrin supreme legislative Jewish assembly in the late first and second centuries, said the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). By Erin…
Nov 29, 2021
Herzog Hanukah visit to Hebron draws Hamas fury
The Islamist leaders of Gaza threatened to retaliate after Israeli President Isaac Herzog lighted the first candle for the Jewish holiday at the Cave of the Patriarchs in the city.…
Oct 15, 2021
1,500-year-old winery discovered in Israel
A massive wine factory with the largest complex of winepresses known in the world from the Byzantine Period has been unearthed in Yavne, deemed by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA)…
Jun 01, 2021
Largest-ever, 2,000 year old basilica discovered in Israel
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has recently revealed a magnificent 2,000-year-old basilica dating back to the Roman period unearthed in the Tel Ashkelon National Park, which is currently being meticulously…