A recent archaeological discovery in Tinshemet Cave, located in central Israel, has provided compelling evidence that Neanderthals and Homo sapiens not only coexisted in the region but also shared technology, ways of life, and funerary rituals, suggesting a much closer relationship than previously thought. Excavations in Tinshemet Cave have been ongoing since 2017, led by […]
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Posted inClassical Archaeology
Byzantine Ascetic Monk Buried with Chains in Jerusalem Discovered to Be a Woman
An archaeological discovery near Jerusalem has shaken the foundations of historical knowledge about asceticism in the Byzantine era. A team of scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science and the Israel Antiquities Authority has identified the remains of a woman in an ascetic burial traditionally associated with men, a discovery that raises new questions about […]
Posted inArchaeology
Tombs of Women to Be Sold who did Not Survive the Caravan Journey 2500 Years Ago Found in the Middle of the Negev Desert
A team of researchers from the Israel Antiquities Authority has made a remarkable discovery in the arid lands of the Negev Desert: a 2,500-year-old funerary complex that sheds new light on ancient trade routes and, specifically, on the possible trafficking of women at the time. The site, discovered near the Tlalim junction, contains dozens of […]
Posted inStone Age Archaeology
The Tomb of a Neolithic Shaman Woman from 10,000 Years Ago Who Had Six Fingers on Her Left Hand, Found in the Hills of Jerusalem
A recent study published in the journal ‘Atiqot has revealed the discovery of an exceptional tomb at the Motza archaeological site in the hills of Jerusalem. The burial, dated to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic B period, contained the remains of a woman who may have played a spiritual or shamanic role in her community. What stands […]
Posted inAncient Rome, Classical Archaeology
A Spectacular Roman Empire Criminal Case Unveiled Through a Newly Discovered Papyrus
A remarkable papyrus recently unearthed from the collections of the Israel Antiquities Authority offers unprecedented insights into Roman legal procedures and life in the Near East. Scholars from the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the University of Vienna, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem collaborated to analyze this unique find, now published in the international academic […]
Posted inClassical Archaeology
A Rare Boundary Stone from the Tetrarchy Period of the Roman Empire Contains Two Unknown Place Names
Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have unearthed a rare Tetrarchic boundary stone at the site of Abel Beth Maacah, located in northern Israel. This remarkable find sheds light on the administrative practices of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, revealing details about the organization of territorial boundaries, land ownership, and […]
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A Large Ritual Structure Discovered in Jerusalem with 8 Rock-Cut Rooms and Mysterious V-Shaped Marks on the Floor
A remarkable archaeological find has come to light on the eastern slope of the City of David, within the Walls of Jerusalem National Park. This unique structure, spanning approximately 220 square meters, was used for ritual practices during the First Temple period, according to a recent article published in the scientific journal ‘Atiqot. This discovery […]
Posted inClassical Archaeology, Medieval Archaeology
A lovely bronze figurine found in the Negev desert reminded its Middle Ages owner of its Roman origins
In the ruins of Shivta, an ancient and small Byzantine village located in the arid Negev Desert, researchers discovered a unique bronze figurine depicting a seated child. This seemingly ordinary find tells a fascinating story spanning centuries and reveals the cultural exchange between the Roman and Byzantine periods. Shivta, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site […]
Posted inBronze Age Archaeology
The Enigma of Rujm el-Hiri: Not an Astronomical Observatory, Researchers Say
A groundbreaking study has cast doubt on the long-held belief that Rujm el-Hiri, an ancient structure in the Golan Heights, functioned as an astronomical observatory. Known as the Wheel of Spirits, this site has intrigued researchers for decades due to its massive circular stone walls and mysterious design. However, new findings suggest that geodynamic shifts […]
Posted inBronze Age Archaeology
King Solomon’s Mines Did Not Pollute the Environment, According to Geochemical Analysis
A recent study conducted by Tel Aviv University challenges the popular belief about the environmental and health impacts associated with the copper industry in ancient times. Researchers thoroughly analyzed the copper production sites in the Timna Valley, dated to the 10th century BCE, the era of the biblical kings David and Solomon, and concluded that […]
