Artifacts

Ancient Egyptian fortress uncovers soldiers’ homes, royal inscriptions, and horse burial

Also found at the site were a number of scarabs, some bearing the names of Kings Ramesses II and Seti I, while others carry the names of several deities, including Amun, Sekhmet, Ptah, and Set.

Several royal inscriptions found at the Tell el-Abqain fortress site in Egypt, September 25, 2026.
Ancient pottery vessels found at the Temple of Sekhmet near Mit Rahina in Egypt, September 23, 2026.

Egyptian-Chinese mission unearths wine press at temple to ancient warrior goddess

A close-up shows the exterior of the copper amulet container uncovered at Turkmen Karahoyuk in Konya, Turkey, July 26, 2026.

Rare Christian amulet holding bible scrap, ancient stone seal unearthed at Turkish site - report

The Parthenon Sculptures, British Museum, London, United Kingdom on December 10, 2024.

Greece denies German museum's bid for Parthenon Sculptures amid British Museum ownership fight


Viking sword discovered in Norway by metal detector enthusiasts

The University of Stavanger said: “The sword would have one of the most spectacularly ornamented and heaviest types of swords from the Viking Age.”

University of Stavanger campus

Documents of great historic value

Finkelman was presented with a sheaf of documents, which he says gives him a reason to get up in the morning.

 FROM LEFT, Yitzchack Gila, Yoel Finkelman and Rob Lehrer examine historic documents.

This is the experience of requesting a museum exchange from the Vatican - opinion

A museum exchange entails the Vatican loaning Jewish artifacts in its possession to a museum with a history of biblical archaeology.

 THE REMAINS of the massive Temple of Peace in Rome, built by Emperor Vespasian, where the Herodian Temple vessels were housed for 400 years.

Ancient magical bowls discovered in Jerusalem home, says IAA

1,500-year-old ‘incantation bowls’ were among hundreds of items found, believed to be intended for the illegal antiquities trade.

Artifacts seized from a home in Jerusalem's Ramat Shlomo neighborhood

Archaeologists find weapon parts and temple in ancient Greek city in Italy

Velia was part of a group of Greek colonies along the coast of southern Italy called Magna Graecia.

Excavation area of Velia (Elea) near Ascea in Campania, Italy

Federal agents return 4,000-year-old artifacts to Iraqi government

Homeland Security Investigations, a branch of the Department of Homeland Security, is responsible for investigating violations of import and export laws.

 IRAQI LAWMAKERS attend the first session of the new Iraqi parliament in Baghdad, on January 9.

Dozens of artifacts, some from Bar Kochba era, found by police, 3 arrested

While on duty, a team of detectives from the Lev HaBira police station noticed three people in a car who drew their suspicion, so they searched the vehicle.

Bar Kochba Coins found in the Judean Desert.

Rare biblical ‘balsam tree’ found depicted on 2000-year-old amethyst seal

The small lilac stone, featuring the engraving of a bird and a branch with five fruits, had fallen into the main drainage channel of Jerusalem from the Second Temple period.

 Amethyst stone depicting balsam tree.

New holiday films showcase rare Jewish history treasures

"A Look at the Jewish Year," launched by the National Library of Israel in collaboration with the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, showcases rare items such as a 12th century Jewish calendar.

 12th century Jewish calendar from the Cairo Geniza.

Archaeologists discover remains of Viking rituals in Iceland

A boat-shaped structure was discovered, as well as dozens of beads, some of them having their origin directly traced to Iraq.

Volcano has erupted in Iceland near Reykjavik