Ancient treasure cache discovered in biblical city from the Book of Genesis

Ancient inscription revealing Christianity's clash with mysterious cult decoded by researchers

Archaeologists have deciphered an ancient inscription mentioning both Jesus Christ and Mithras at a Roman temple, written in the language Christ spoke.

Israelis, Palestinians torn over sacred shrine in city of Hebron

For Israeli settler Nitzan, Hebron's Old City and its sacred Cave of the Patriarchs shrine are a must-see for all of humanity, but for Palestinian Issa Amro, it has become a symbol of Israel's expanding grip on the city.Holy to Jews, Muslims and Christians and believed to be the burial place of biblical figures including Abraham, the site has long represented the competing claims that define Hebron, the largest city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

2,000 years later: King Herod’s palace comes back to life

As the sun set over the Judean Desert, one of the Land of Israel’s greatest archaeological treasures stirred back to life. For the first time in nearly two millennia, the legendary palace-fortress of King Herod echoed once again with music, voices, and the spirit of Jewish history. Hundreds of guests from around the world gathered [] The post 2,000 years later: King Herod’s palace comes back to life appeared first on World Israel News.

Archaeologists claim they may have uncovered ruins linked to Ark of the Covenant

Archaeologists in Israel may have stumbled onto clues tied to the legendary lost Ark of the Covenant, one of the most famous missing religious relics on Earth

Israel seizes land around historic mosque near Jerusalem

Israeli authorities have seized more land in the village of Nabi Samwil north of Jerusalem, including the site of a historic mosque. Israel says it wants to develop an archaeological site in public interest, but Palestinians say it is just an excuse to impose full control. Mohammed Elwan reports from occupied East Jerusalem.