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WATCH: Archaeologists unearth 1,300-year-old ‘shopping hub’ beneath stadium in central Israel
However, IAA researchers have proposed two main theories about what the site served as: either a major trade and industrial station or part of a currently undiscovered nearby settlement.
Deity-inscribed tombstones, sarcophagi unearthed at ancient Egyptian burial site
Egypt uncovers first complete bath complex, ancient hydraulic system north of Suez Canal
Nahariya's Byzantine church hit by Hezbollah rocket reopens to public after four months
Stone stele depicting Roman emperor, Egyptian gods found near Karnak temple site in Luxor
The stele was discovered during the three-year-long restoration efforts of a gateway from the time of Ramesses III in Karnak.
Persian-era mass grave of children found during excavations in Israel’s Tel Azekah - study
Simply made pottery jars, beads, copper jewelry, and stone and mortar hammers were discovered within the cistern alongside the remains.
Collection of 7,000-year-old ostrich eggs discovered under sand dunes in southern Israel
The eggs were discovered near the remains of a campfire believed to have been connected to prehistoric desert nomads who collected, cooked, and ate the eggs at the site.
Israel’s 'Stonehenge’ not alone with near 30 similar sites, satellite imagery reveals - study
The newly discovered sites all share a similar design: large circular structures, between approximately 50 to 250 meters in diameter, built with stones taken from local basalt fields.
Roman fort found north of Hadrian’s Wall may have been used to defend against unconquered Scotland
According to GUARD, the fort was constructed on high ground along the Antonine Wall, granting it an unobstructed view of the surrounding area, and intervisible with a much larger fort to the west.
Ancient mosaic bearing Greek inscription for ‘haters gonna hate’ found in southern Turkey
In addition to the two inscriptions, the mosaic consists of geometric patterns and several floral motifs.
Revolutionary find: Hoard of century old gold coins discovered under a house in western Russia
Based on the melt value of one pre-revolution 10 ruble coin, which is about 90% gold, the entire hoard may be valued at an estimated half a million dollars.
Stone handaxes found in Galilee show early humans valued aesthetics of their tools - study
The axes were dated to the Pleistocene, likely made by Homo erectus, the first human species to evolve to have a humanlike body shape and gait, who had lived in the region thousands of years ago.
Children buried in 'adult warrior' bronze belts discovered in 2,500-year-old tomb in Italy
A total of 34 burials dating between the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE were discovered, the Superintendency shared, half of which belonged to children between the ages of two and 10.
Inside the dig that peeled back 2,000 years of Jerusalem history
In Jerusalem’s Old City, archaeologists peel back 2,000 years layer by layer, drawing a direct line to our ancient past
