archaeology

Security forces say they foiled suspected illegal digging and antiquities theft in the Jordan Valley. Thousands of archaeological items, ancient coins, and excavation equipment were seized, and the suspect was taken in for further questioning.

A rare Persian-period coin from Cyprus was discovered on a beach in Ashdod and turned over to the Israel Antiquities Authority. Experts say it is the first coin of its kind ever found in Israel and carries major research value.

Just before Tisha B'Av, archaeologists announced the discovery of burned First Temple-era wooden beams in Jerusalem, a rare find that sheds new light on the Babylonian destruction.

A remarkably preserved temple from Egypt's 26th Dynasty provides new historical context for one of the Bible's most significant periods.

Explore the relationship between archaeological dating, ancient flood traditions, and the Torah's account of human history

During this year’s archaeological dig at Ancient Shiloh, researchers uncovered three large storage jars dating back thousands of years. They were found near the area identified with the *Mishkan*. Scholars are now examining whether they were used to store agricultural produce.

Empty royal tombs, an ancient inscription, and a mysterious palace near Jerusalem may reveal the final chapter of King Uzziah’s life.

Explore the biblical, historical, and archaeological insights into Amalek, from its roots in Esau’s lineage to its eventual disappearance from history

In Tiberias, a neglected archaeological site holds the legacy of the Sanhedrin and the roots of Jewish scholarship. One man is working to restore and protect it.

A one-of-a-kind, roughly 200-cubic-meter ritual mikveh has undergone complex conservation and accessibility work by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority. Unearthed years ago, the find is now open to the public, offering a vivid peek into Jewish life in Hebron nearly 2,000 years ago.

Do Sinai’s ancient ruins hold clues to the Israelites’ journey? Discover a compelling perspective that brings archaeology and Torah together.

Explore fascinating Midrashic teachings that reveal hidden details about the Exodus from Egypt, from the true nature of the plagues to the gradual splitting of the sea and the mysterious survival of Pharaoh

An excerpt from Rabbi Zamir Cohen’s book on Megillat Esther, exploring how history, rabbinic sources, and archaeology shed light on Mordechai, Esther, Vashti, and the Persian court.

Two ancient traditions trace the burial places of Mordechai and Esther to Hamadan and the Galilee. This excerpt from Rabbi Zamir Cohen’s book explores the sources behind both claims and the mystery that remains.

An excerpt from Rabbi Zamir Cohen’s commentary on Megillat Esther, exploring Midrashic testimony and physical evidence of the immense marble columns that once stood in the king’s palaces.

An exploration of the historical and archaeological background of Megillat Esther, revealing how the physical remains of ancient Shushan illuminate key details of the Purim story.

Discovered during construction in Nahariya, a 3,400 year old fortress reveals ancient trade and seafaring life, now preserved beneath a modern residential tower where past and present meet.

An unusual stone structure uncovered on Mount Ebal sparked one of the fiercest debates in Israeli archaeology. Was it Joshua’s biblical altar or something entirely different? The discovery, the evidence, and the controversy that still divides scholars.

Tradition says King David rests on Mount Zion. But careful study of ancient sources and archaeological finds raises an unsettling question: could the real tomb be elsewhere?

Meet the archaeologists whose groundbreaking excavations are uncovering forgotten Jewish worlds and revealing powerful new evidence of Jewish life, resilience, and continuity across thousands of years.