Ancient Discoveries

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.

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.

Unearthed in the City of David, two rare First Temple seals including one belonging to a woman open a window into the personal lives and hidden stories of ancient Jerusalem.

The discovery of a small scarab from the era of Pharaoh Thutmose III reveals Egypt’s presence in the Land of Israel and offers rare insight into the region’s ancient history.

What was almost lost forever? The discovery of 2,000-year-old burial caves and decorated ossuaries sheds light on ancient Jewish presence while exposing the devastating damage caused by looting.