Archaeology

Israel’s rich biblical history can be found in the country’s archaeology. The Jerusalem Post shares the latest on archaeological excavations at significant biblical and historical sites in Israel and the region.

Discovery in Crete may be legendary Minotaur labyrinth

A 4,000-year-old circular structure resembling Minoan tomb architecture was unearthed near Kastelli, Crete, suggesting it could be the legendary labyrinth of King Minos.

22/06/2024

Oldest liquid wine found in 2000-year-old Roman burial in southern Spain

Before this discovery, the presumed oldest liquid wine was the 'Speyer wine bottle', which is thought to be about 1700 years old.

Fossils of 'sea phantom' flying reptile unearthed in Australia

Haliskia means "sea phantom," and this creature may have been a frightful sight airborne above the waves.

By REUTERS
15/06/2024

Phylacteries were not colored black 2,000 years ago, new study reveals

Tefillin are small leather cases containing miniscule parchment scrolls inscribed with biblical verses. They are worn even today by observant Jews as part of their morning prayers.

Is the real Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia instead of Egypt?

There is virtually no evidence of human activity in the supposed Mount Sinai in Egypt. Is the real location for where God gave the Jews the Ten Commandments in Saudi Arabia?

'Jerusalem Through the Ages': A new detailed look at the city's history, archaeology

Jerusalem through the Ages is a wonderful survey of what became, uniquely, a holy city to three of the world’s major religions.

 An artist’s reconstruction of the 67 million-year-old Cretaceous Period landscape of North Dakota

'Teen Rex': Rare fossil of adolescent Tyrannosaurus found by US kids

The discovery of the fossil, nicknamed "Teen Rex," was announced on Tuesday by the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, where it will be studied and displayed.

By REUTERS
04/06/2024

TAU archaeologists find 400,000-year-old stone tools in Samaria made of flint

The study relied on findings from an excavation at the Jaljulya site next to Highway 6 in central Israel, probably inhabited by humans of the homo erectus species, and evidence from a nearby cave.

A historical Jewish rediscovery in Rafah amid modern conflict

Prime Minister Netanyahu's incursion into Rafah displaced over a million Palestinians, highlighting the area's complex history, including significant Jewish presence since the Hasmonean era.

New dinosaur species discovered in Zimbabwe highlights Africa's paleontological potential

Scientists discovered new dinosaur species, in Zimbabwe. The herbivorous dinosaur's remains date back to the late Triassic Period, highlighting Africa's paleontological potential

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