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 […]
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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 inArchaeology
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 […]
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The Quarry from Which Large Stone Blocks for the Palaces and Fortresses of Herod the Great Were Extracted, Discovered in Jerusalem
One of the largest quarries in Jerusalem, dating back to the end of the Second Temple period, has been unearthed in recent weeks during an excavation conducted by the Antiquities Authority in the Har Hotzvim industrial area in Jerusalem, funded by the company Vitanya. The excavated area covers approximately 3,500 square meters and is part […]
Posted inIron Age Archaeology
A Great Fortification That Defended Jerusalem 3,000 Years Ago is Discovered
A team of archaeologists led by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University has made a monumental discovery in the City of David, in Jerusalem. The researchers have unearthed a massive moat that could have been part of Jerusalem’s defenses during the time when the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Judah, […]
Posted inMedieval Archaeology
The Largest Medieval Altar, Consecrated by Crusaders in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, Found Covered in Graffiti
On July 15, 1149, Jerusalem marked a significant milestone: fifty years prior, European Crusaders had captured the Holy City and established the Kingdom of Jerusalem, ending centuries of Muslim rule. This golden jubilee was celebrated with a grand reconsecration of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, one of Christianity’s holiest sites. At the heart of […]
Posted inClassical Archaeology
A Small Hellenistic Gold Ring with a Garnet Found in an Exceptional State of Preservation in Jerusalem
A stunning piece of ancient jewelry, a small gold ring adorned with a precious red gemstone, believed to be a garnet, has been uncovered in archaeological excavations in the City of David, part of the Jerusalem Walls National Park. This remarkable find dates back approximately 2,300 years to the early Hellenistic period. The gold ring, […]
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Rare Stone Box with Compartments Discovered in Jerusalem May Be a 2000-Year-Old Merchandise Display Case
A rare stone box with nine compartments, dating back approximately 2000 years, is being exhibited to the public for the first time in an exposition in the archaeology wing of the Israel Museum. The container, exceptional in its design, was discovered in excavations by the Antiquities Authority in the City of David, within the National […]
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Archaeologists find Tiles from Ancient Acra Fortress in Jerusalem, evidence of Seleucid rule in 2nd Century BC
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have made an exciting new discovery that provides evidence of the city’s history. Workers digging at the City of David archaeological site found fragments of ceramic roof tiles from the 2nd century BC. This time period was under the rule of the Seleucid Empire, a Greek kingdom based in Syria. The tile […]
