Antiquities
Egypt unearths underground tombs, golden tongues ahead of construction in ancient coastal city
An unfinished statue of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, a limestone gravestone depicting a seated man holding a bird, as well as the remains of a plaster sphinx statue were also found at the site.
Ancient Cypriot silver coin found on Ashdod's shore offers new insight into 2,500-year-old trade
France returns 23 artifacts to Syria after 15 year-long loan amid Macron’s historic Damascus visit
Archaeologists discover rare 2,600-year-old stele of Assyrian king in Iraq's Nineveh
Security forces thwart illegal antiquity trade in West Bank
About 270 ancient artifacts were found in the search, including gold, silver and bronze coins from different periods.
How did this man get rich by collecting coins?
A man in India collected over 1,200 coins in 45 years - and sold his collection for a quarter of a million dollars.
American patron of Israeli archaeology becomes focus of New York’s antiquities trafficking unit
Shelby White has already relinquished at least two dozen items worth at least $20 million.
Archaeologists find ancient Roman engraved gems in bathhouse drain in England
Ancient Romans wore engraved gems on rings as seals and as objects of fashion.
Antiquities robbers caught desecrating ancient well looking for lost treasure
It is suspected that the members of the squad were looking for a hidden treasure, which — according to a legend circulating in the south — was buried in a well, located inside a cave.
Hundreds of ancient artifacts seized from home in northern Israel
About 270 ancient artifacts were found in the search, including coins from different periods and figurines of Medusa.
Gaza farmer uncovers Ancient Byzantine-era mosaic floors - watch
The Byzantine-era site was uncovered about half a mile away from the border with Israel by Suleiman al-Nabahin, a Gazan farmer.
Weapons, historic artifacts seized by Border Police in West Bank
Three Palestinian suspects were arrested and transferred for further questioning.
Citing stolen antiquities scandal, Michael Steinhardt resigns from NYU board
Steinhardt agreed to surrender $70 million worth of ancient artifacts that were looted from 11 countries earlier this year.
Egyptian archaeological mission unearths largest-ever bronze statues cachette in Saqqara
The collection also included over 200 painted wooden sarcophagi, and a variety of other antiquities.
