Archaeology
Archaeologists uncover ‘oldest nursing home' in Israel
While historical texts from the fifth and sixth centuries mention nursing homes, this is the first time a clear, physical artifact has been found that can be directly linked to them.
First-of-its-kind discovery: Ancient coin from Second Temple Era reveals rebel mindset
New website helps you plan a self-guided trip to northern Israel
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old gold ring in excavation of Israeli national park
Ancient Christian settlement unearthed in Jordan, illuminating Middle East's religious past
Archaeologists uncovered the long-forgotten Byzantine settlement of Tharais.
Ritual donkey sacrifice in Israel provides insights into ancient Egyptian trade
The donkeys, found buried under a Bronze Age house in ancient Gath, near Tell es-Safi, were determined to have originated from ancient Egypt.
Ancient proteins found in fossils up to 24 million years old
Proteins, a cell's molecular machinery, also offer valuable information and have the virtue of surviving much longer, as new research shows.
Opening of Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum gets postponed yet again
The grand opening of the GEM, which was set for July 3 – much delayed by revolutions, wars, financial crises, and the COVID pandemic – has been postponed yet again.
Several walled oases uncovered in Saudi Arabia shed light on ancient community investment
Evidence suggests the walled oasis phenomenon began around 3000 BC at Tayma and Qurayyah and spread to the Harrat Khaybar region by the end of the third millennium BC.
The Cyrus Cylinder: Archaeological treasure that connects Ancient Persia and the Jewish people
The Cyrus Cylinder is often considered the first charter of human rights, inscribed with the words of King Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire.
Biblical archaeologists evacuated from Shiloh dig amid escalation with Iran
Despite the challenges, the excavation team remains resolute in its commitment to uncovering the past.
Dead Sea Scrolls aged decades older by AI-powered discovery
“The implications are profound,” said Dr. Maruf Dhali, assistant professor of AI at Groningen and co‐author of the study.
Prehistoric humans may have used fire to smoke meat one million years ago, study suggests
Over time, as the availability of large game declined, humans had to adapt to hunting smaller animals and using fire more consistently.
Beyond the headlines: After Shavuot, carrying the Torah forward - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Shavuot's mystical incident: Uncovering the secrets of King David’s Tomb
“We have conclusive evidence that Kings David, King Solomon, and King Hezkiyahu are all buried on Har Zion,” one rabbi told The Jerusalem Post.
