Archaeology

Israel’s rich biblical history can be found in the country’s archaeology. The Jerusalem Post shares the latest on archaeological excavations at significant biblical and historical sites in Israel and the region.

Unique 1,500-year-old column capital with eight-branched menorah to be unveiled in Jerusalem

Dr. Yuval Baruch calls the menorah-decorated capital unique evidence of Jewish settlement after Bar Kokhba revolt.

Sassoon Codex, world’s oldest Hebrew Bible to date, to join ANU permanent collection

The museum will be hosting a series of events to celebrate the manuscript's new home.

Archaeologists discover unopened Victorian soft drink bottle in Cambridge

"Usually these bottles are broken by children to get the marble out, but this one is complete and may have been stored in a basement on a shelf and was never taken out prior to demolition."

Rare menorah capital found near Jerusalem to be unveiled on Independence Day

This stone capital is considered one-of-a-kind and has not been found anywhere else in the world, according to the IAA.

Anonymous tip leads to discovery of possible mammoth remains in Mexico

Remains belong to an equid, camelid, and proboscidian that lived over 10,000 years ago.

Chinese students recreate 2,000-year-old rice recipe from ancient manuscript

'Cooking rice from the Western Han Dynasty period has deepened our appreciation for the richness and allure of traditional Chinese culture,' said Luo.

Eurasian silver and slavery: The unexpected rise and fall of the Piast dynasty

The fatal liability of lacking reliable prior networks revealed itself in the rapid collapse of the first Polish state.

Cache of human skeletons revealed in former military storage cave in Vietnam

Forensic agencies are examining the remains to determine their origin and archaeological value.

2,000-year-old garlanded sarcophagus found in City of Gladiators

Professor Dr. Bilal Söğüt: "This sarcophagus is among the best garland-decorated examples, with rich figures and a clearly determined date."

Dr. Borisov's research points to Egypt as the true site of the Garden of Eden

Borisov connects the Great Pyramid to the biblical Tree of Life through simulations showing luminous phenomena.

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