Biblical archaeology

Davidson Center in Jerusalem Archaeological Park reopens with brand-new modernized experience

The Davidson Center will feature several ancient artifacts, dating back to the First Temple Period 2,700 years ago

09/03/2023

Israel Antiquities Authority must rein in enthusiasm before its next find - editorial

The Israel Antiquities Authority must curb its enthusiasm and double and triple check its archaeological findings before publication

Roman-era graves vandalized in Israel's ancient Tel Kedesh site

Signs at the vandalized site read "Deborah the prophetess" and coffins in the area were sprayed with blue graffiti.

By WALLA!
24/02/2023

Remains at archaeological site from Bronze Age Israel had 'brain surgery'

In biblical times, two unnamed brothers suffered from chronic illness, and one was treated by making a hole in his head

Roman-era sarcophagus uncovered in Gaza

90 individual and mass graves have been found at the site.

By REUTERS
14/02/2023

1,600-year-old rare gold bead discovered in Jerusalem's City of David

The gold bead from the end of the Roman era is an especially rare find because beads of this style are not common.

Archaeologists stunned at ancient moat, handprints found in Jerusalem

This moat, now dry, was believed to have kept the first Crusaders from breaching the city of Jerusalem.

New tech shows what Rameses II's face looked like

New facial rendering software was combined with software used to identify criminals and victims in the UK for the project.

Written records of biblical King David discovered by researchers

The stele was discovered in fragments in 1868 roughly 15 miles east of the Dead Sea and currently resides in the Louvre museum in Paris.

9,000-year-old 'Jericho Skull' reconstructed to reveal true face

The “Jericho Skull” as it is widely called was one of seven discovered in 1953 by British archaeologist Kathleen Kenyon in is located in the the British Museum in London. 

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