Archaeologists discover rare 1,700-year-old Roman marble busts buried near an ancient winepress in Israel

Archaeologists in Israel uncover 1,700-year-old Roman-era statues buried face down

Two marble statues dating back 1,700 years were discovered near Binyamina, Israel, in a Roman-Byzantine winepress during a railway construction dig.

‘Secrets of Huqoq’ Galilee exhibition offers first glimpse into ancient Jewish village

The ancient Huqoq community was centered on a synagogue showcasing the most impressive mosaics ever uncovered in Israel.

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.

Palestinians rally to protect Solomon's Pools

Solomon's Pools is the latest flashpoint for illegal Israeli settlers trying to take over Palestinian areas. Israel claims it's a Jewish heritage site, as more Palestinians rally to defend the land. Mohammed Elwan reports.

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

It was a find of Biblical proportions. Archaeologists have unearthed a treasure trove of funerary artifacts in Egypt that could potentially shed light on life and death in Heliopolis — the ancient metropolis mentioned in the Story of Joseph in the Bible. The discovery, which was announced last month by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and []

The most peaceful and relaxing vacation destinations in the world

From Iceland's geothermal Blue Lagoon in a lava field to a Japanese shrine that has been rebuilt in identical form every 20 years for 13 centuries

See These Ancient Etruscan Frescoes That Italy Bought for Millions and Put on Public Display in Rome

Found in a burial chamber, the artworks depict battles between ancient heroes in the Mediterranean world

7 300-year-old artifacts handed over to Sar-i-Pul culture department

The Ministry of Information and Culture (MoIC) says seven historical artifacts, estimated to be around 300 years old, have been discovered in northern Sar-i-Pul province.

Egyptian Dig Uncovers Rare Gold Burial Amulets

An Egyptian archaeological team has uncovered a remarkable collection of ancient artifacts at Marina Alamein, a former Mediterranean port on Egypt’s northwestern coast. The excavation revealed 18 previously unknown tombs, bringing the site’s total to 44 since digging began in 1986. Among the most striking finds were 24 gold “golden tongue” amulets, placed in the []

Lebanon’s ancient monuments remain at risk from Israeli attack

Lebanon’s ancient monuments remain at risk from Israeli attack

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

Arab World Institute returns 23 Syrian antiquities during Macron’s visit

Damascus, July 7 (SANA) The Arab World Institute (IMA) in Paris has returned 23 archaeological artifacts borrowed from Syrian museums in 2011, coinciding with French President Emmanuel Macron‘s official visit to Syria, the Syrian Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums (DGAM) said on Tuesday. The artifacts, which had been displayed as part of the institute’s permanent []

Unique 2,500-Year-Old Bronze Chariot Adorned With Mythological Figures Sheds Light On The Mysterious Tartessian Civilization

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have made a remarkable find in southwestern Spain, where a 2,500-year-old bronze chariot adorned with mythological figures offers new insights into the lost civilization of Tartessos. The Tartessian culture flourished in the southwestern Iberian Peninsula from the 9th to 5th centuries B.C. Renowned for their expertise in silver, tin, and []

Solomon’s Pools: How the Palestinian Authority Neglected a Historical Treasure

Ancient Jewish heritage, failed Palestinian Authority governance, and the shortcomings of the Oslo framework converge at one of the most historically significant sites in Judea. The post Solomon’s Pools: How the Palestinian Authority Neglected a Historical Treasure appeared first on Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs.

Rare Holy Sepulcher treasures bring Jerusalem’s history to Fort Worth, Texas

A relic of the true cross and a decorative silver panel that hung in Christ’s tomb are among the ancient items on display until July 12 at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. [...]

Israel tightens solitary confinement of jailed Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti, his office says

Barghouti has been held in Israeli prisons since 2002 after years of pursuit

Archaeologists find another 190-year-old cannonball from the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, may have been used by Texan forces

Archaeologists have unearthed a cannonball near the Alamo Church, potentially fired during the 1836 battle. This discovery follows a similar find earlier this year, with both projectiles believed to have remained undisturbed for nearly two centuries. These solid iron and bronze shots offer tangible evidence of the intense artillery exchange during the pivotal siege, adding significant historical weight to ongoing restoration efforts at the Alamo.

18 ancient Egyptian tombs with dozens of gold 'tongues' discovered along the Mediterranean coast

18 ancient Egyptian tombs with dozens of gold 'tongues' discovered along the Mediterranean coast

Egypt finds coastal tombs, desert Byzantine-era city

CAIRO: Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a series of nearly 2,000-year-old tombs on the Mediterranean coast and the remains of a planned Byzantine-era city in the western dese...

The Persistence of Israel First

Trump’s Middle East record reveals the short life of “America First.”

Designed in Israel, made in Kurdistan, smuggled via Jordan: The mysterious firearms flooding Israel

A Haaretz investigation traced the trafficking of hundreds of firearms copied from Israeli-made pistols, reverse-engineered in Iraq and smuggled back into Israel, where they have ended up in the hands of terrorist groups and criminal gangs

Watch: Underground chamber discovered in Uman

Renovation work at the gravesite of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in Uman has uncovered a previously known but long-sealed underground shaft near the main entrance to the complex.

Two major archaeological sites uncovered in Egypt

Two major archaeological sites uncovered in Egypt

The end of Netanyahu's rule? Historic election could end his political era

ALBAWABA – Israel is preparing for a historic political milestone as the ruling coalition announced the next parliamentary elections will be held in the country on October 27...

Hamas: Israeli seizure of Hebron heritage sites part of judaization policy

Hamas: Israeli seizure of Hebron heritage sites part of judaization policy

Leitrim human remains date to at least 5,300 years ago

Human remains discovered almost a century ago in a megalithic tomb in Co Leitrim have been dated to 5,300-5,600 years ago.

17 Tammuz Special Feature: The Secret Buried Beneath the Temple Mount, Hidden Under the Feet of Millions

Explore the buried vaults and ancient chambers beneath the Temple Mount plaza, from Herodian engineering to modern archaeological discoveries in Jerusalem.

What 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Honey Teaches Us About Food That Never Spoils

_Lessons From Ancient Honey Image by CanvaArchaeologists have recovered pots of honey from ancient Egyptian tombs that date back more than 3,000 years...

Tombs, Residential Area, and Production Facilities Discovered at Tell El-Koua in Ismailia

The Egyptian archaeological mission operating at Tell El-Koua in Wadi Tumilat, Ismailia Governorate, has uncovered a collection of tombs, a residential area, kilns, and silos dating back to the Second Intermediate Period.

Adam Katz: I visited the ‘Nakba’ exhibit, and it is every bit as anti-Jewish as feared

It is propaganda is endorsed by the Canadian state

Egypt uncovers 18 ancient tombs at Marina El Alamein archaeological site

An Egyptian archaeological mission working at the Marina El Alamein Archaeological Site on Egypt’s northwestern Mediterranean coast has uncovered 18 ancient tombs, together with a collection of sarcophagi, surface burials and archaeological artefacts, offering new insights into the history and cultural significance of one of Egypt’s most important ancient coastal cities. The latest excavations also [] The post Egypt uncovers 18 ancient tombs at Marina El Alamein archaeological site first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.

Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon, minister says

Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon, minister says

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.

Archaeologists Find Revolutionary War Artifacts At Bunker Hill

Archaeologists at Bunker Hill have found Revolutionary War-era artifacts, including musket balls, gun flints and items likely left by British troops.

Israel detains American citizen over alleged paid missions for Iranian intelligence

Police say suspect photographed sensitive sites in Israel, received tens to hundreds of dollars per assignment; prosecutor’s statement filed.