1,500-Year-Old Monastery, Church, Uncovered in Beit Shemesh [PHOTOS]
“We already know of a number of ancient churches and monasteries in the Judaean lowlands” Storchan noted, “but this one shows an outstanding level of preservation.”
Ancient Oil Lamp Traced Back to First-Ever Hanukkah in Maccabee Era
The remarkable discovery came a week before the Hanukkah holiday that commemorates the Maccabee victory over the Greeks and celebrates the returning of holy light to the holy land.
2,200-Year-Old Edomite Temple Unearthed With Drones
An 2,200-year-old structure, possibly an Edomite palace or temple, was uncovered in archaeological excavations at the heart of a military training area.
Dead Sea Scrolls Written by Celibate Jewish Essene “Monks”, Qumran Skeletons Confirm
The Essenes were contemporary with other Jewish sects such as the Pharisees and Sadducees. Nagar compared them to Christian monks.
DC’s New Museum of the Bible Invites Visitors to Touch the Western Wall
The Western Wall stone is only one of the impressive aspects of the 430,000-square-foot building with a view of the U.S. Capitol.
Were Gates of Solomon’s Desert Fortress, Described in 1 Kings, Uncovered in Israel?
“The Bible says that Solomon built a fortress in the desert. The archeologists are sure that they have found all the hallmarks of the gate of Solomon.”
Ancient Roman Theater Discovered Under Kotel Proves “Deep Connection of Jewish People to Jerusalem”
In a surprising find by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), archaeologists have unearthed an ancient theater which proves Jewish heritage in the times of the Bible.
Seals Bearing Names of Biblical Kings Discovered in City of David [VIDEO]
A collection of seals (bullae) from the late First Temple period, discovered in the City of David, shed light on the bureaucracy of ancient Jerusalem.
Byzantine Emperor Justinian Mosaic Uncovered in Jerusalem [PHOTOS]
Given the proximity to Damascus Gate, archaeologists said the floor was probably used as a hostel for pilgrims.
Galilee Discovery of Ancient Quarry Reveals Second-Temple Jews Rigorously Observed Purity Laws
According to ancient Jewish law, vessels made of pottery are easily made impure and must be broken. Stone, on the other hand, do not become ritually impure.