Articles in "Byzantine"

Maccabean History: The Battle Of Beit Zechariah

The Battle of Beit Zechariah, which took place 2,000 years ago during the Maccabean Revolt, is one of sacrifice and bravery. On a clear ...

Construction Works Unveil ‘Spectacular’ Byzantine Monastery Near Beit Shemesh

Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a 1,500-year-old monastery and church during works to expand the city of Beit Shemesh, the ...

Antiquities Authority to Overhaul Caesarea National Park

The Edmond de Rothschild Foundation and Caesarea Development Corporation announced on Wednesday the allocation of more than NIS 100 million ...

Byzantine Coin Cache Discovered in Excavations Near Jerusalem

Israeli archaeologists announced the discovery of a 1,400-year-old cache of coins, discovered during excavations for the widening of the ...

Colorful Mosaic Uncovered in Unique Byzantine Church in Gush Etzion

Migdal Oz (TPS) -  A colorful mosaic and various archeological artifacts have been recently unearthed at the site of a large, uniquely ...