Articles in "IAA - Israel Antiquities Authority"
Israel Antiquities Authority X Account Hacked by Pro-Iran Cyber Group
The X account of the Israel Antiquities Authority was hacked early Sunday by the Iranian cyber group Handala, which tweeted a threatening ...
Rare Roman Sarcophagus Depicting Mythological Drinking Contest Uncovered in Caesarea
An unusual and remarkably well-preserved Roman marble sarcophagus, estimated to be 1,700 years old, was uncovered in Caesarea, the Israel ...
‘A Spectacular Work of Art’: Israel Unveils Restored Byzantine Era Mosaic
A spectacular 1,600-year-old mosaic, considered one of the most impressive ever found in southern Israel, has been revealed to the public ...
2,300-Year-Old Gold Ring Unearthed in Jerusalem
A gold ring believed to be approximately 2,300 years old was recently discovered during archaeological excavations in Jerusalem's City of ...
Ancient Christian Graves in Negev Reveal Rare African Artifacts
Rare and unique artifacts have recently been uncovered in the Negev Desert, shedding light on the unexpected cultural diversity in the ...
Israeli Archaeologists Resume Excavations at Ancient Capital of Biblical Kingdom
For the first time in decades, Israeli archaeologists resumed excavations at Sebastia on Monday, aiming to preserve what was once the ...
Why are Israeli Archaeologists Baffled by This 1,500-Year-Old Menorah Symbol?
A rare and intricately decorated Roman Period stone capital that has baffled Israeli archaeologists was unveiled in Jerusalem on Tuesday. ...
Boycotting the Bible: Israeli Archaeologists Punished for Uncovering Biblical Sites
In the hills of Judea and Samaria, where biblical figures once walked, modern archaeologists face a dilemma that has nothing to do with the ...
Israeli Authorities Bust Suspected Trafficker with Iron Age, Muslim Period Relics
Israeli authorities seized approximately 200 ancient artifacts -- including coins, arrowheads, and intact pottery -- from the home of a ...
History at Her Fingertips: Israeli Toddler Discovers 3,800-Year-Old Scarab
At just three and a half years old, Ziv Nitzan has already made a discovery that most archaeologists only dream of. While on a family ...