Archaeology
Inside the tragic, decades-long mystery of Qumran's lost Second Temple incense
The vast majority of material was lost after a 2025 murder. All that remains is a small amount of dust collected from the floor and a few samples preserved by the Jones family.
Hidden for millennia: Mystery ancient stone circle discovered beneath Scotland's Machrie Moor
One of the Dead Sea Scrolls' greatest mysteries may have finally been solved by Israeli researcher
Coming full circle: Luxury watch belonging to Chabad rebbes found by hasidic children in Lyubavichi
Ancient structure near Stonehenge may have inspired its solstice alignment, archaeologists say
The site, believed to have likely served as a focus for religious gatherings, bears extensive evidence of feasting and large-scale gatherings.
Ancient tablet found at Roman fort in Netherlands bears Greek curse against enemies
The lead curse tablet found in the Netherlands was discovered by a team of Dutch archaeologists in a pit beneath the town hall square of the Roman military settlement of Coriovallum.
Mudbrick Byzantine city unearthed during excavations at Egypt's western desert oasis
The discovery helps “highlight the cultural diversity witnessed by the Egyptian oases throughout different historical periods," said Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy.
'Once-in-a-generation' expedition sets sail to survey famed polar expedition ships
The targets of the new survey include Quest, a schooner-rigged steamship captained by Sir Ernest Shackleton, and Terra Nova, Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s whaler and polar expedition vessel.
Hijacking history: How messianic extremists are weaponizing Israeli archaeology - opinion
Right-wing extremists have spent decades perfecting the use of archaeology to promote their messianic ideology and sabotage diplomatic efforts.
Secrets of Huqoq: New Galilee exhibit premieres mosaics, coins found at ancient Jewish settlement
The ruins of the ancient settlement of Huqoq, which reached its peak during the Roman-Byzantine period, sits in the heart of the Amiad Forest in an open space near a spring of the same name.
New sections of ancient Egyptian temple reveal inscriptions of Pharaoh Psamtik I
The temple dates back to Egypt’s 26th Dynasty, the last native dynasty of ancient Egypt before the Persian conquest in 525 BCE.
After 200 years in ruin: Greece unveils complete restoration of Parthenon's western pediment
The external scaffolding hiding the Parthenon’s western face was removed in early June following the completion of the monument’s back wall.
Frescos from famed Etruscan tomb go on display in Rome after multi-million euro purchase by Italy
The Italian state spent €15 million on a series of celebrated frescoes found in the central hall of the tomb, which were painted between 340 and 320 BCE.
New AI-powered research project aims to uncover the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Research methods will include state-of-the-art chemical, artificial intelligence, paleographical, and codicological analysis of approximately 250 samples of the scrolls from the IAA's collection.