ISRAEL ANTIQUITIES AUTHORITY
December, 2021
Underwater treasure: 1,700-year-old coins among shipwrecked items found off Caesarea
Divers’ discoveries include gold ring with green gemstone carved with Christian image of the ‘Good Shepherd’ – an early depiction of Jesus – and carved image of ‘David’s Harp’
November, 2021
Impressive cemetery dating from the time of the Sanhedrin
Remains of a building from the time of the Sanhedrin have been uncovered in Yavne for the first time, the Israel Antiques Authority said Monday. Yavne, in the central plain, is the ancient city where the supreme Jewish legislative assembly relocated to escape the destruction of the capital Jerusalem and the Second Temple in 70 CE.
November, 2021
Rare Silver Coin likely Minted in the Temple
A rare 2,000-year-old silver coin was found by an 11-year-old girl in Jerusalem. The coin was likely minted by a priest who joined the Jewish rebels in the revolt ahead the Romans, shortly before the Temple was destroyed.
October, 2021
An Archaeological Sensation in Yavne: The Largest Wine Factory in the World – from the Byzantine Period
The wine produced in Yavne gained international fame and reached Europe and Africa. Everyone knew that this was a product from the Holy Land and wanted more and more of this wine. The wine was a white wine and named for the ports of Gaza and Ashkelon where the wine was sent for export.
August, 2021
Archaeologists discovered in Jerusalem evidence of an earthquake that is mentioned in the Bible
According to the researchers: "The earthquake that occurred in the middle of the 8th century BCE was probably one of the strongest and most damaging earthquakes in ancient times".
July, 2021
The missing section of the First temple city wall of Jerusalem was exposed at the City of David
Archaeological excavations in the City of David National Park have uncovered the remains of the city wall, which was built during the Iron Age – the days of the First Temple in the Kingdom of Judah, to protect Jerusalem from the east.
July, 2020
Magnificent building from Second Temple-period Jerusalem will be presented
Part of the structure, to the west of Wilson’s Arch and the Temple Mount, was discovered and documented by Charles Warren in the nineteenth century, followed by various archaeologists in the twentieth century. Nt contained two identical magnificent chambers with an elaborate fountain between them.
March, 2021
Thrilling finds have been uncovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the Judean Desert
The national project of surveying the caves of the Judean Desert and their excavation is undertaken in desert caves and ravines since 2017, by the Israel Antiquities Authority, in cooperation with Staff Officer of the Archaeology Department of the Civil Administration in Judea and Samaria, and funded by the Ministry of Jerusalem Affairs and Heritage. Today, its results were first unveiled.
February, 2021
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the health of the Western Wall stones is also being cared for
Pre-Passover conservation work began at the Western Wall during this latest lockdown using injections with the aid of syringes very similar to those used by medical staff.
December, 2020
For the first time finds from the Second Temple Period were revealed at Jerusalem Gethsemane
One of the first archaeological evidences of its kind of Second Temple-period activity at Gethsemane was unearthed near the modern church during archaeological excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in collaboration with scholars from the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum. A 2000-year-old ritual bath discovered at the site dates from the time of Jesus’s presence in Jerusalem, following Christian belief.
November, 2020
Fortified building from the time of King David discovered on the Golan Heights
According to the archaeologists, it is probable that the Iron Age fort was manned by the Geshurites, who ruled in the Southern and Central Golan, and carried out diplomatic relations with King David and the Davidic Dynasty.
September, 2020
Kings of Judah Breathtaking Stone Artifacts
A very special collection of several adorned architectural stone artifacts, which were part of a magnificent royal structure from the time of the Kings of Judah. These remarkable findings were uncovered at the Armon Hanatziv promenade during Israel Antiquities Authority excavations.
August, 2020
Unprecedented 4,200-year-old rock art etching of animal herd found in Golan tomb
Article in Asian Archaeology reveals forms of ancient art found in Israel’s Bronze Age burial chambers — from unique herd of horned animals to what may be a first smiley face.
May, 2020
Archaeologists discover 2,000-year-old unique complex by the Western Wall
The structure was sealed later in the Byzantine period under the floors of a large building about 1,400 years ago and was left untouched for centuries.
January, 2020
Significant 2,700-year-old administrative storage center uncovered in Jerusalem
Over 120 seal impressions stamped on jars found in the excavations provide a glimpse into tax collection in the period of the Judean monarchs.
January, 2020
Giant ancient dolmens in the Golan Heights
July, 2019
A Neolithic 9,000 years Prehistoric city is found near Jerusalem
A sprawling, prosperous Neolithic village dated to 9,000 years ago has been discovered in Motza, at the foot of the Jerusalem hills. The site, featuring dozens of stone houses, grander buildings that may have been temples, and skeletal remains was discovered serendipitously during works ahead of building a new road
November, 2019
Holy Land's oldest church found at Armageddon
In 2005, work to expand the aging Megiddo Prison uncovered the remains of a 3rd century Christian prayer hall, including a mosaic referring to “God Jesus Christ”. The building with the mosaic was excavated, earlier artifacts found, and the site was covered up under the supervision of archaeologists.
May, 2019
Israel recreates 5,000-year-old beer
Archaeologists and microbiologists teamed up to study yeast colonies found in pottery fragments from excavations around the country, including salvage dig in central Tel Aviv, Persian-era palace in southern Jerusalem ansd ancient brewery near Gaza border
November, 2018
Ancient Treasure found in Caesarea
900-year-old Cache of Gold Coins Found in Ancient Israeli City of Caesarea. Treasure was likely hidden before Crusaders seized the city from Muslim Caliphate in 1101. Owner may have been a local trader killed in the massacre of Caesarea’s population by conquering Christians.
April, 2018
Archaeological finds on the Sanhedrin Trail
The Sanhedrin trail, which at c. 70 kilometers is slated to be among the longest trails in Israel.
January, 2018
First Temple Period Signed Piece of Clay Found in Jerusalem.
December, 2017
Remains of a 1,500 year old monastery and church uncovered in Beit Shemesh.
October, 2017