Israel: Spectacular Byzantine church unearthed
The Israel Antiquities Authority has unveiled the archaeological excavations of a majestic Byzantine church constructed 1,500 years ago near today’s…
Israel: Remains of 1,500 year old church uncovered
The remains of a 1,500-year-old church and monastery decorated with preserved mosaic floors and imported marble elements are being uncovered…
Israel: Byzantine monastery uncovered in northern Negev
The structure is divided into halls built along an east-west axis, the most outstanding of which are the prayer hall…
Israel: Second Temple era village discovered
The Israel Antiquities Authority and Israel Natural Gas Lines have announced the discovery of a 2,300 year old village located…
Israel: Fisherman discovers Bible-era treasure
Numerous complete jars from thousands of years ago, long buried at sea, were handed over to the Israel Antiquities Authority.
2000-year-old key found in ancient Jerusalem quarry
By Marney Blom An enormous quarry from the Second Temple Period 2000 years ago was recently exposed in the northern…
Israel: Dig uncovers foundation of fortress from time of Jonah
The Israel Antiquities Authority has uncovered the foundation of a large fortress in an excavation at Giv'at Yonah, which verifies…