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Archaeologists in Israel Unearth 3,800-Year-Old Skeleton of Baby Buried in a Jar
Researchers are unsure of the unusual funerary practice's purpose, but one theory posits that the vessel serves as a symbolic womb
Researchers Unearth Ritual Bath Dated to Jesus's Time Near Garden of Gethsemane
The 2,000-year-old "mikveh" represents the first Second Temple–era archaeological evidence found at the site
Ancient Canaanites Added Arsenic to Copper to Create Counterfeit Currency
The toxic chemical gave the metal a luminous sheen, enabling forgers to pass off cheap alloys as silver
Altar to Ancient Greek God Pan Found Embedded in Wall of Byzantine Church
Christians in what is now northern Israel may have repurposed the basalt structure as a deliberate affront to pagan worshippers
Archaeologists in Golan Heights Unearth Fort Dated to Time of Biblical King David
Researchers say the newly discovered site was probably part of the enigmatic Kingdom of Geshur
Did an Earthquake Topple This Ancient Canaanite Palace?
Excavations at Tel Kabri in Israel revealed physical evidence of a natural disaster
Remnants of Ancient Palace Discovered in Jerusalem
Experts say the stone ruins, which may have once housed royalty, likely date to the early seventh century B.C.
Ancient Israeli Cave Transformed Into Art Gallery
For his latest show, artist Ivo Bisignano created a series of massive wooden sculptures that mimic the cavern's curvature
Israeli Teens Discover Trove of 1,100-Year-Old Gold Coins
The 24-carat currency dates to the ninth century, when the Abbasid Caliphate ruled much of the Near East and North Africa
Archaeologists Find 1,200-Year-Old Soap Factory in Israel
To create the cleaning concoction, ancient workers mixed olive oil with ashes from saltwort plants
Humans in the Near East Cremated Their Dead 9,000 Years Ago
Archaeologists found the charred bones of a young adult in the ancient Israeli village of Beisamoun
Study Identifies Site Where Crusader King Richard the Lionheart Defeated Saladin
In September 1191, the English monarch's forces secured victory over the sultan's army at the Battle of Arsuf
Ancient Rome's Finest Glass Was Actually Made in Egypt
Researchers used chemical analysis to determine the origins of the empire's crystal-clear glass
CT Scans Reveal Miniature Mummies' Surprising Contents
One appears to hold the skeleton of a bird, while the other contains a tightly packed lump of grain and mud
Millennia-Old Rock Art in Israel Offers Window Into Lost Culture
The carvings depict animals, geometric designs and what may be a human face
New Research Suggests Humans Invented String at Least 120,000 Years Ago
Marks found on ancient shells indicate that they were laced together to create necklaces
15,000 Years Ago, Humans in Israel Ate Snakes and Lizards
Snacking on reptiles may have helped these prehistoric people adapt to living in more permanent settlements
The National Library of Israel Will Digitize 2,500 Rare Islamic Manuscripts
The cultural institution estimates that the process will take three years to complete
Archaeologists Identify Traces of Burnt Cannabis in Ancient Jewish Shrine
New research suggests the mind-altering substance may have been widely used in the ritual practices of the Kingdom of Judah
Six-Year-Old Boy Discovers Rare Canaanite Tablet
Imri Elya was hiking with his family when he spotted the 3,500-year-old object
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