Articles in "Second Temple Period"

Second Temple Era Quarry Discovered in Jerusalem Hi-Tech Park

One of the largest quarries ever found in Jerusalem was discovered in a hi-tech park, providing a glimpse into the city's Second Temple ...

Journey Through Time: 2,000-Year-Old Stone Box Offers Glimpse into Second Temple Jerusalem

A 2,000-year-old multi-compartment stone container dating back to the Second Temple period is now on display to the public for the first ...

Evidence of the Destruction of the Second Temple Unearthed in Jerusalem

Tangible evidence of the destruction of the Second Temple and the devastating events that unfolded in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago has come to ...

Rare Coin, Minted by Jewish Rebels in Great Revolt 2,000 Years Ago, Returned to Israel from US

An extremely rare quarter-Shekel coin, minted by Jewish Rebels during the Great Revolt against Rome almost 2,000 years ago, was returned to ...

Archaeological Evidence of Intensity of Roman Assault that led to Destruction of Second Temple Discovered in Jerusalem

New computer-based research by the Israel Antiquities Authority provided evidence for the location of the Roman ballista firing machines ...

Ritual Bath Used by Jerusalem’s Elite on Eve of Second Temple Destruction Uncovered

A salvage excavation near the Temple Mount by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology has unearthed a unique ...

2nd Synagogue from Second Temple Period Found in Migdal in North

A 2ת000-year-old synagogue from the Second Temple period was recently discovered in Migdal, a large Jewish settlement from this period, ...

11-Year-Old Girl Finds Rare Silver 2000-Year-Old Coin from Jewish Revolt Against the Romans

A girl who came with her family to the "archeological experience" in the Emek Tzurim Sifting Project in Jerusalem discovered a rare ...

First of its Kind Second Temple-Era Seal Discovered North of City of David

A unique second Temple-era seal, the first of its kind to be discovered, was recently recovered in soil taken from a dig conducted along ...

Second Temple Period Quarry Uncovered Near Jerusalem’s High-Tech Park

Jerusalem’s ancient quarries, which were the main source of building stones for monumental construction projects in the city such as the ...