Excavations
Ancient Canaanite fortress from time of biblical Book of Judges reopens in southern Israel
The fortress, located in the heart of the Guvrin Forest in the Judean Lowlands, was discovered during 2018-2019 excavations by IAA archaeologists Dr. Saar Ganor and Dr. Itamar Weissbein.
Ancient Greek elegy dedicated to judge found in ancient Egyptian tomb sealed with protection spells
Excavations near ancient Turkish port may have found Alexander the Great’s soldiers tombs - report
Noah’s Ark? Researchers claim radar scan reveals 'man-made' structure at Turkey site
Miniature black juglets reveal Iron Age burial practice in Jerusalem cemetery
Israel Antiquities Authority paper records 49 black-fired vessels in a single Mamilla tomb and tracks their decline across the late eighth to early sixth centuries BCE.
Excavation in Paros reveals unfinished Aphrodite sculptures
The movable finds from this year's excavations include unfinished marble sculptures, mainly of Aphrodite, clay heads of female figures, clay molds, seals, and a very large quantity of pottery.
Israel restarts archaeological excavations at Sebastia after 12-year hiatus
Israel's Minister of Heritage Amihai Eliyahu states, "Sebastia is one of the most important sites in our national and historical heritage."
Illegal excavators find 2000-year-old Roman mosaic featuring female figure
Suspects allegedly tried to sell mosaic abroad, including to buyer in Italy.
Archaeologists uncover well-preserved Roman lime kiln in Gloucester
'The kiln itself is quite rare in Gloucestershire,' said Guarino, highlighting its exceptional preservation.
Fortress discovered in Northern Sinai, including Roman-era soldiers' dwellings
Well-preserved Roman-era soldiers' dwellings were unearthed, providing a clear picture of daily life at the fortress during the reigns of emperors Diocletian and Maximian.
Remains of 22 WWI soldiers exhumed in Ypres
Rare international excavation recovers fallen soldiers and artifacts from WWI battlefield.
2,000-year-old garlanded sarcophagus found in City of Gladiators
Professor Dr. Bilal Söğüt: "This sarcophagus is among the best garland-decorated examples, with rich figures and a clearly determined date."
What's inside the 1,100-year-old amphora recovered from a shipwreck off Antalya's coast?
Doctor Öniz: 'After 1100 years, the amphora's mouth was opened, and what's inside will be clear after the analysis process. Opening it was exciting; waiting for the result is much more exciting.'
US team plans first dig at Mount Ararat’s ship-shaped hill
Ground-penetrating radar carried out by the group has revealed what members describe as “a rectangular structure” lying several metres below the surface.
