Biblical archaeology

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.

A fragment of a 2,000-year-old Psalms Scroll from the Dead Sea Scrolls collection; illustrative.
Composite Aerial Photo of Building 101, Tel Eton, June 23, 2026.

Ancient stone at Tel Eton may provide new proof of King Hezekiah’s religious reform, study suggests

The archaeological excavation at Ancient Shiloh, where three well-preserved storage jars dating back to the Middle Bronze Age were uncovered, June 12, 2026.

Ancient jars unearthed at biblical Shiloh days before annual wine festival

Archaeological dig site at Tel Azekah, Israel, Mach 29, 2026.

Persian-era mass grave of children found during excavations in Israel’s Tel Azekah - study


Ancient Israeli coins recovered from Jerusalem archaeology thief

The coin comes from the reign of the Hasmonean King Antigonus II Mattathias, who ruled from 40 BCE to 37 BCE. He was the last Jewish king, his death marking the end of Jewish sovereignty until 1948.

 Ancient coins, including one from the reign of the last Jewish king, Antigonus II Mattathias, are seen after having been recovered from an alleged thief in eastern Jerusalem.

Police seize stolen bricks imprinted with 10th Roman Legion symbols

‘They took a piece of history from us,’ bemoaned Israel Antiquities Authority

 Ancient bricks seized from eastern Jerusalem

Samson's tomb: Appearance of a ghost and a familial journey

Samson, a biblical golem, ended up killing himself, with the Philistines, when he pulled the temple in Gaza down on them. But somehow, his tribe members brought his body up here for burial.

 Samson's tomb

Archeologists discover receipt from time of Second Temple in Jerusalem - study

The artifact was found along the Pilgrimage Road that connects the City of David to the Temple Mount and is a snapshot of the bustling commercial life in biblical Israel.

 The inscription carrying the financial record that was found in the City of David in Jerusalem.

Ancient tablet found on Mount Ebal predates known Hebrew inscriptions

‘You are cursed by the God’: Israeli-European team of scientists performed X-ray tomographic measurements with different scanning parameters to reveal the hidden text.

 (L-R) XCT reconstruction of the tablet's surface. Semitransparent visualization of the reconstructed tablet

Buddha statue uncovered in Egypt's Red Sea reveals ancient trade route

This discovery also showed that Egypt was a gateway between the East and the Roman Empire. 

‘Smiling Buddha (Buddha Looking at Old Candle TV),’ 1992, by Korean-American artist Nam June Paik

Mummies reveal children in ancient Egypt were largely anemic - study

Children in ancient Egypt suffered from anemia and thalassemia according to CT scans.

A mummy is seen inside the newly discovered burial site in Minya, Egypt May 13, 2017

Archaeologists finds link between Israel, Kingdom of Sheba - study

What was the link between King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba besides her testing his wisdom? A new Israeli study sheds light.

 The pottery shard dating back to King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.

Davidson Center in Jerusalem Archaeological Park reopens with brand-new modernized experience

The Davidson Center will feature several ancient artifacts, dating back to the First Temple Period 2,700 years ago

 Davidson Center renovation

Israel Antiquities Authority must rein in enthusiasm before its next find - editorial

The Israel Antiquities Authority must curb its enthusiasm and double and triple check its archaeological findings before publication

 The Darius inscription.