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A mikveh from the final days of the Second Temple period discovered in archaeological excavations beneath the Western Wall Plaza
A mikveh (ritual purification bath) from the final days of the Second Temple period discovered in archaeological excavations beneath the Western Wall Plaza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5bTTQO0W20 The rock-hewn mikveh was uncovered in excavations conducted by the Israel...
“For the Redemption of Zion” – a rare coin from Year Four of the Great Revolt discovered in Jerusalem
“For the Redemption of Zion” – a rare coin from Year Four of the Great Revolt discovered in Jerusalem A bronze coin minted by Jews in Jerusalem during the final year before the destruction of...
Blood vengeance in ancient times has been discovered in Jerusalem hills
Skull slashed by a sword and palm bones from approximately 1,000 years ago discovered in a cave in the Jerusalem hills Researchers: "We've discovered the earliest evidence of blood vengeance" Research to be presented tomorrow ...
The Napolitano Christmas Manger
"6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there...
One Thousand Year Old Eggplant Discovered in Jerusalem
A 1,100-year-old refuse pit found in Israel Antiquities Authority excavations in the Jerusalem Walls National Park reveals dietary habits in the Early Islamic periodWhen did eggplants first arrive in Israel? A 1,100-year-old refuse pit, discovered...
New discoveries in the Western Wall Tunnels
An ancient Roman theater-like structure was exposed for the first time. The dramatic discoveries will be presented to the public for the first time at the conference titled “New Studies in the Archaeology of Jerusalem and...
Remains of decapitated toads found in a jar
Intriguing Evidence of Burial Customs in the Canaanite Period Uncovered near the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo Remains of decapitated toads found in a jar in a 4,000-year-old tomb The research will be presented to the public for the...
A collection of seals which bear ancient Hebrew inscriptions…
BUREAUCRACY AND CLERKS FROM THE PAST:A collection of seals (bullae) from the late First Temple period, discovered in the City of David excavations, shed light on the bureaucracy and officials of ancient Jerusalem.Who was Achiav...
Ancient inscription unearthed near the Damascus Gate
A 1,500 year old mosaic floor, with a Greek inscription, was discovered this summer following groundwork for Partner communications cable infrastructures near the Damascus Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem.The intact discovery surprised and...
Evidence of the Babylonian Destruction Found in Jerusalem
Evidence of the destruction of Jerusalem at the hands of the Babylonians has recently been unearthed in the City of David in excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority at the Jerusalem Walls National Park,...