Israel: Ancient ceremonial bath discovered while excavating Western Wall area
While digging the foundations for a Western Wall elevator, archaeologists discovered steps and an archway to a kosher ancient ceremonial…
Israel: Archaeologists uncover evidence of Hanukkah story in ancient fortified building
Israeli archaeologists have uncovered evidence they contend backs up the stories of a Jewish victory over Greek rulers, events that…
Israel: Ancient two-shekel weight discovered near Jerusalem’s Western Wall
First Temple-era artifact used to measure two-shekalim unearthed near the Western Wall of Jerusalem.
Israel: Ancient Canaanite fortress dating back to Biblical Judges era uncovered
A 3,200-year-old Canaanite fortress is shedding light into the ancient days of the judges as described in the Bible.
Israel: Ancient Roman theater uncovered next to Western Wall
After 1,700 years, dramatic discovery changes archaeologists’ understanding of Jerusalem after the destruction of the Second Temple.