Disaster narrowly averted as section of Herod’s aqueduct collapses on Caesarea beach
The stone arch, located on a popular tourist spot beach, collapsed suddenly overnight on Thursday.
Recent study reveals secret of Roman magnificent buildings
Modern concrete has a lifespan of fewer than 100 years, so it is a mystery that Roman structures made from concrete are still holding up. A recent study may have solved this mystery. Romans were master builders who left their mark all across the ancient world. Their influence is still evident today thanks to a […]
Treasure Trove of Ancient Coins Found in Caesarea
A canister of coins was discovered in the Israeli maritime city of Caesarea. What does this treasure trove – a rare find – say about the city’s history?
Israel’s Ancient Prophecy Through a Modern Lens
In the Hebrew Bible, one reads the prophetic story of the Jewish nation, scattered around the world, to gather back home in the Jewish homeland. Rarely does one have the opportunity to step foot in the land of Israel to see the prophecy come alive.
Baroness Rothschild Unveils New Historical Layer of Caesarea’s Hidden Treasures [PHOTOS]
Baroness Ariane de Rothschild, Chair of the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation, unveiled Sunday night a preservation and reconstruction project of the wall promenade, fortifications, and the Crusaders’ market at the port of Caesarea in a festive event in the presence of numerous guests.
Edmond de Rothschild Foundation Unveils Historic Layer of Caesarea’s Hidden Treasures
New promenade walls and a 700-year-old Crusader market at the Caesarea Harbor were unveiled on June 10 in the Caesarea National Park, in the presence of Baroness Ariane de Rothschild and representatives from funding and cooperating parties.
[Photos] 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Zikhron Ya’akov, Israel
Located upon Mount Carmel, Zikhron Ya’akov was one of the first pioneered Jewish settlements in Israel and founded by Romanian Jews returning to their Biblical homeland during the Ottoman rule in 1882.
[Photos] 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Ramat Hanadiv, Israel
On the breathtaking hillside of Mount Carmel is Ramat Hanadiv, the nature park and memorial gardens for the Baron Edmond de Rothschild, where one can learn about the story of Israel’s early pioneers and benefactors.
[Photos] 10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Caesarea, Israel
King Herod the Great built Caesarea into one of the largest cities in the Roman world. As a Roman-style pagan city, it acted as the main coastal city of Israel (much like Tel Aviv is today) after Herod built an artificial harbor to bring in ships.
Multicolored Roman Period Mosaic Comes to Light in Caesarea
The mosaic features three figures, multicolored geometric patterns, and a long inscription in Greek.
