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Cyprus | Towers, Walls, and Royal Power: New Fortifications Revealed at Ancient Palaipaphos
New excavations at Palaipaphos in Cyprus reveal massive 5th–4th century BC fortification towers and walls, shedding light on the power of the ancient city-kingdom of Paphos. Read more
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A mikveh (ritual purification bath) from the final days of the Second Temple period discovered in Jerusalem
The rock-hewn mikveh was uncovered in excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Western Wall Heritage Foundation beneath a destruction layer – evidence of the events surrounding the destruction of Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago Read more
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5,500-year-old flint blade manufacturing workshop uncovered in Kiryat Gat, first ever in southern Israel | VIDEO
In an archaeological excavation conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority prior to building a new Kiryat Gat neighborhood -Carmei Gat, an advanced flint industry dating back approximately 5,500 years was uncovered – evidence of specialization in a unique technology. Read more
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![Archaeologists discover massive 2,200-year-old pyramid in Judean Desert [VIDEO]](https://i0.wp.com/storiearcheostorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/6.-Lo-scavo-modifica-la-comprensione-storica-del-sito.-Fotografia-Judean-Desert-Survey-Unit-Israel-Antiquities-Authority-1.jpg?resize=1046%2C739&ssl=1)
Archaeologists discover massive 2,200-year-old pyramid in Judean Desert [VIDEO]
A mysterious pyramid-shaped structure dating from when the Ptolemies and Seleucids ruled Israel, documents written on papyrus, 2,200-year-old weapons and fabrics – surprising discoveries being revealed in a new Judean Desert excavation. Read more
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![“Unique” structure found in Jerusalem’s City of David dates back to the First Temple, study finds [VIDEO]](https://i0.wp.com/storiearcheostorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/4.-the-ritual-structure-discovered-in-the-city-of-davide28094the-only-one-of-its-kind-from-this-period-found-in-jerusalem.-credit-kobi-harati-city-of-david.jpg?resize=1560%2C1040&ssl=1)
“Unique” structure found in Jerusalem’s City of David dates back to the First Temple, study finds [VIDEO]
The Only One of Its Kind Found in Jerusalem, Used for Ritual Practices, During the Time of the First Temple. Read more
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![Child finds a 100-year-old cross medallion in Jerusalem’s Ein Karem Neighborhood [VIDEO]](https://i0.wp.com/storiearcheostorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/4.-cross-medallion-inset-with-glass-and-tiny-precious-stones.-emil-aladjem-israel-antiquities-authority.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
Child finds a 100-year-old cross medallion in Jerusalem’s Ein Karem Neighborhood [VIDEO]
Accidentally found on a school trip, this object tells the story of Christian pilgrims devotedly coming to the Holy Land in the footsteps of their traditions Read more
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![Rare 1,700 year old oil lamp, decorated with Temple symbols found in Jerusalem [VIDEO]](https://i0.wp.com/storiearcheostorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/i-ricercatori-michael-chernin-e-benjamin-storch-con-la-rara-lampada-a-olio.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
Rare 1,700 year old oil lamp, decorated with Temple symbols found in Jerusalem [VIDEO]
A rare 1,700 year old oil lamp, decorated with Temple symbols – menorah, incense shovel and lulav, was found in Jerusalem during Israel Antiquities Authority excavations. Read more
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![Monumental fortifications from biblical Jerusalem discovered out of the City of David [VIDEO]](https://i0.wp.com/storiearcheostorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/5.-the-northern-fortification-of-jerusalem.-credit-eric-marmur-city-of-david.jpg?resize=1339%2C753&ssl=1)
Monumental fortifications from biblical Jerusalem discovered out of the City of David [VIDEO]
Archaeologists have discovered a massive moat, at least nine meters deep and at least 30 meters wide. he moat likely served to separate the upper city, where the temple and the palace were located, from the lower city and protect it. Read more
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A 3,800-Year-Old Red Textile Dyed with Biblical Scarlet Discovered in the Judean Desert Caves
The scarlet-red color, mentioned in the Bible alongside royal blue (Tekhelet) and purple (Argaman), is considered one of the ancient world’s most precious and expensive dyes, which were used — according to the biblical commandment — to dye the fabrics of the Tabernacle and the priestly garments. This is the earliest evidence of textile dyed… Read more
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![Israel / 1,650-year-old lost coin hoard gives evidence of the last Jewish revolt against Rome [VIDEO]](https://i0.wp.com/storiearcheostorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/israel-lod-discovery.jpg?resize=1640%2C924&ssl=1)
Israel / 1,650-year-old lost coin hoard gives evidence of the last Jewish revolt against Rome [VIDEO]
Joint Israel Antiquities Authority and Lod Municipality excavations revealed the remains of a destroyed Jewish public building. The floor hid a hoard of 94 coins, which no one came back to collect – until now. Read more
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![Perfectly preserved 2,300-year-old gold ring of a child found in the City of David [VIDEO]](https://i0.wp.com/storiearcheostorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/3.-d798d791d7a2d7aa-d794d796d794d791.-d7a6d799d79cd795d79d-d790d79ed799d79c-d790d79cd792d79d-d7a8d7a9d795d7aa-d794d7a2d7aad799d7a7d795d7aa.jpg?resize=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
Perfectly preserved 2,300-year-old gold ring of a child found in the City of David [VIDEO]
The ring was found in the joint Israel Antiquities Authority – Tel Aviv University excavation. Its small diameter leads experts to suggest it is a child’s ring, either girl or boy, who lived in Jerusalem during the Hellenistic period. “An unusual and deeply moving find, not one found every day.” Read more
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![Byzantine-period church with wall art displaying 1500-year-old ships revealed in the Northern Negev, Gaza [VIDEO]](https://i0.wp.com/storiearcheostorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/4.-the-remains-of-the-church-discovered-in-rahat.-photo-assaf-peretz-israel-antiquities-authority.jpg?resize=1278%2C959&ssl=1)
Byzantine-period church with wall art displaying 1500-year-old ships revealed in the Northern Negev, Gaza [VIDEO]
IAA Excavations Revealed 1500-year-old Church Walls Displaying Contemporary Ships. “These intriguing drawings may have been left by Christian pilgrims arriving by ship to the Gaza port – their first inland stop was this Rahat church; continuing from here on to other sites throughout the country”. Read more
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First insights into the genetic bottleneck characterizing early sheep husbandry in the Neolithic period
Mitogenetic diversity of sheep did not decline in the Anatolian distribution area of wild sheep when sheep husbandry developed in the early Neolithic c. 10,000 years ago, as previously assumed. Read more
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A new scientific study in the city of David sheds light on events mentioned in the Bible
The research, published this week in the prestigious journal PNAS, challenges some of the perceptions that have been accepted until now regarding the construction activities of Jerusalem during the reigns of the kings of Judah. Read more
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Rare elephant ivory vessel shreds light on commercial relations between the land of Israel and Egypt 6,000 years ago
Found shattered to pieces in the excavation, it was “brought back to life” in the treatment laboratories of the Israel Antiquities Authority. It seems to be part of a cultic vessel deposit burial. Read more
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![‘Ubeidiya National Park in the Jordan Valley Opens to the Public [VIDEO]](https://i0.wp.com/storiearcheostorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/4.d790d7aad7a8-d7a2d795d791d793d799d794-d794d795d7a0d792d7a9-d79cd7a6d799d791d795d7a8.d7a6d799d79cd795d79d-d790d79ed799d79c-d790d79cd792d79d-d7a8d7a9d795d7aa-d794d7a2d7aad799d7a7d795d7aa.jpg?resize=1577%2C874&ssl=1)
‘Ubeidiya National Park in the Jordan Valley Opens to the Public [VIDEO]
The worldwide acknowledged prehistoric site is the oldest in the country (1.6 million years old) and one of the earliest outside of Africa. Read more
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![Impressive Hiding Complex from the period of the Bar Kokhba Revolt revealed near the Sea of Galilee [VIDEO]](https://i0.wp.com/storiearcheostorie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/6._the-biggest-hiding-complex-discovered-in-the-galilee.-photograph_-emil-aladjem-israel-antiquities-authority.jpg?resize=1600%2C900&ssl=1)
Impressive Hiding Complex from the period of the Bar Kokhba Revolt revealed near the Sea of Galilee [VIDEO]
It was excavated by the Israel Antiquities Authority at the site of Huqoq, with the help of students, soldiers and volunteers. The excavation uncovered finds that reveal dramatic episodes in the history of the Jewish people. Read more
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1,800 year-old oil lamp used by Roman soldiers discovered by a pupil on a school trip in southern Israel
The lamp lit up the nights for Roman soldiers who guarded the fort of Mezad Tzafir, on the Scorpions Ascent along an important ancient trade route over which copper, and possibly gold, were transported. An identical lamp was discovered in the same spot 90 years ago. Read more
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Rare coin from the time of the Bar Kokhba Revolt discovered in the Judean Desert
The inscription “Year One of the Redemption of Israel” appears on the coin * The coin was found in the Mazuq Ha-he’teqim Nature Reserve, in the course of the Judean Desert Cave Survey carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority, in cooperation with the Ministry of Heritage and the Archaeological Office for the Military Administration… Read more
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A rare 2,000-year-old enigmatic stone box, evidence of the destruction of Jerusalem, revealed for the first time
A rare enigmatic stone box from the Second Temple period discovered during Israel Antiquities Authority excavations in the City of David, is now presented to the public for the first time at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. The box, used for commercial activity, was burnt – evidence of the destruction of Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago Read more
