Israel
7,000-Year-Old Seal Impression Found in Israel Offers Clues to Prehistoric Trade
The clay object—the oldest of its kind found in the region—may have been used to mark a shipment or secure a grain silo door shut
Archaeologists Discover—and Crack—an Intact, 1,000-Year-Old Chicken Egg
Human waste in a cesspit in Israel preserved the shell and its contents for a millennium
Enormous Roman Basilica Dated to King Herod's Reign Revealed in Israel
At its height, the public building boasted opulent marble columns and sculptures
What Archaeology Tells Us About the Ancient History of Eating Kosher
A new study of fish remains deepens scholars' understanding of how the dietary laws came to be
This Grotesquely Shaped Lamp Brought Luck to Jerusalem's Ancient Residents
The 2,000-year-old artifact, which resembles a face cut in half, was buried in the foundations of a Roman building
Colorful, 1,600-Year-Old Mosaic Adorned With Geometric Patterns Found in Israel
The fourth- or fifth-century artwork was probably part of a large mansion near an industrial zone
How A.I. Is Helping Scholars Unlock the Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls
A new handwriting analysis suggests that two scribes collaborated on a key ancient manuscript
Pottery Shard May Be 'Missing Link' in the Alphabet's Development
An inscription found on a 3,500-year-old vessel suggests that a standardized script arrived in Canaan earlier than previously thought
One Hundred Years Ago, Einstein Was Given a Hero's Welcome by America's Jews
The German physicist toured the nation as a fundraiser for Zionist causes, even though he was personally torn on the topic of a Jewish nation
Dozens of Dead Sea Scroll Fragments Found in Israeli Cave
The pieces of parchments are the first of their kind discovered during archaeological excavations in 60 years
Eleven-Year-Old Boy Discovers Ancient Fertility Amulet in Israeli Desert
The 2,500-year-old ceramic figurine was likely created to provide protection and promote conception
Was This Helmet Worn by an Ancient Greek Soldier During the Persian Wars?
Found in Haifa Bay, Israel, in 2007, the bronze headgear boasts an intricate, peacock-like pattern
Turtles Caught in Disastrous Oil Spill Treated With Mayonnaise
The tar-covered animals were given the condiment to flush out their digestive systems
Oil Spill Off Israeli Coast Covers Beaches and Wildlife in Tar
Authorities are searching for the ship responsible for the unreported spill
Construction at Israeli Safari Park Unearths 1,800-Year-Old Sarcophagi
First found 25 years ago, the limestone coffins—adorned with Greco-Roman symbols—were subsequently forgotten
120,000-Year-Old Cattle Bone Carvings May Be World's Oldest Surviving Symbols
Archaeologists found the bone fragment—engraved with six lines—at a Paleolithic meeting site in Israel
'Royal Purple' Fabric Dated to Time of Biblical King David Found in Israel
Derived from the bodies of snails, the dye used on the wool fibers was extremely valuable in the ancient world
Inscription Offers Earliest Evidence of Christianity in Israel's Jezreel Valley
The fifth-century engraving, found repurposed in a Byzantine building's wall, references "Christ born of Mary"
Authorities in Israel Seize Thousands of Artifacts Looted From Ancient Graves
Thieves stole most of the objects—including coins and pottery—from tombs across the Mediterranean, Africa and South America
A Tombstone Inscribed in Ancient Greek Is Found in Southern Israel
The Byzantine-era stone reads 'blessed Maria, who lived an immaculate life'
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