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
Bible Scenes of Abraham and Isaac revealed after church’s 16-year restoration
Restored wall paintings now show Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac and scenes of the devil’s defeat, protected under a new roof.
'The detector went crazy': Hoard found in Byzantine Christian center near Sea of Galilee
Dr. Michael Eisenberg said this is one of Israel’s main Byzantine treasures, unique for its mix of jewelry and gold coins from various emperors.
Thirty-year quest unearths Clan MacDonald castle that defied Scottish and English crowns
The Lords of the Isles turned Finlaggan into a power base, controlling the Hebrides, Argyll, and parts of the northwest Highlands.
Sunken Ptolemaic harbor near Alexandria revives hunt for Cleopatra's lost tomb
“After 2,000 years, no one has ever been there. We are the first,” said archaeologist Kathleen Martinez, citing the harbor’s link to Taposiris Magna as a decisive clue.
Ongoing excavations reveal rich history of Assos, ancient Hellenistic city
The 12-month dig will probe the ksenodokhion, acropolis castle phases, and the early ottoman bath’s missing cistern.
Egypt discovers copper workshop, admin buildings, and observation points at Wadi al-Nasb
Excavations revealed architectural and industrial evidence confirming continuous Egyptian mining activity at Wadi al-Nasb from the Old Kingdom through the Late Period, officials said.
‘Good fortunes’: 1,600-year-old Samaritan estate with mosaics unearthed in Kafr Qasim, Israel
Archaeologists uncover a vast Byzantine-era agricultural villa with intricate mosaics, oil press, and ritual bath in central Israel.
Hidden for millennia, this 3D mural is unlike anything seen in Peruvian archaeology
The six-meter-long mural was part of a temple atrium and showcases rare decorative techniques from over 3,000 years ago.
Archaeologists uncover site that could be older than Göbeklitepe
Second year excavations at Mendik Tepe reveal buildings of varying sizes with smaller, non T-shaped standing stones that differ from famous Neolithic monuments.
Iraq's water crisis reveals ancient secrets buried for 2,300 years
Drought at Mosul Dam reservoir exposes 40 Hellenistic-era tombs with clay coffins near lost city ruins, as water levels drop to lowest since 1933 due to regional water shortages.
