Jerusalem archaeology

Israel unearths 2,000-year-old section of Jerusalem aqueduct that brought water to Temple Mount

The aqueduct was part of a sophisticated ancient water system that carried spring water from the Gush Etzion area to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem through Solomon’s Pools. 

Aerial view of the Jerusalem Lower Aqueduct uncovered near Ramat Rachel, October 11, 2026.
The Ophel archaeological site where a monumental complex housing several Second Temple-era mikvaot were uncovered by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, September 23, 2026.

Massive newly-unearthed complex may shed light on how Jewish pilgrims prepared to enter the Temple

Burial cave from the Second Temple period found by Border Police officers in east Jerusallem, August 24, 2026.

Border Police discover Second Temple-period burial cave during operations in eastern Jerusalem

A rare Judean Pillar Figurine mold dating to the First Temple period found in the Tower of David, July 27, 2026.

First Temple-era figurine mold unearthed in Jerusalem's 'most significant excavation' in decades


Bible may be older than previously thought, hi-tech analysis indicates

Inscriptions dating to 600 BCE suggest widespread literacy at the time of Kingdom of Judah, say Tel Aviv University researchers.

An ancient correspondence from local military personnel stationed at thefortress of Arad, located in southern Judah, dating to the latest phase of the First Temple Period in 600 BCE.

Colorado man intends to build replica of Jerusalem

According to the report, the entrepreneur plans to include Jesus’ crucifixion site, Herod’s Temple and Palace, the Antonia Fortress, and the High Priest’s Palace.

Jerusalem's Old City and the Temple Mount

Archaeologists discover 7,000-year-old Jerusalem settlement

"Discovery proves there was a thriving settlement in the Jerusalem area in ancient times."

Archaeological excavations conducted at the northern Jerusalem site.

1,700-year-old inscriptions linked to ‘rabbis’ unearthed in Galilee

"The wealth of inscriptions from the cemeteries attests to the strong Jewish presence and the city’s social elite in the Late Roman period," says archaeologist.

Inscriptions from cemetery

First ever seal impression of an Israelite or Judean king exposed near Temple Mount

Unprecedented King Hezekiah royal seal discovered in Ophel excavations brings to life Biblical narratives of Jerusalem’s First Temple period.

The seal impression of King Hezekiah unearthed during the Ophel excavations at the foot of the southern wall of the Temple Mount

Archeological find in Jerusalem's City of David may answer ancient mystery

Archeologists unearth possible Greek Acra remains, used to control Temple Mount; mysterious 2,000-year-old fortification was constructed in Jerusalem during Antiochus IV’s reign.

Remains of the fortress

Jewish history’s greatest archaeological crime

The Temple Mount Sifting Project, now in its 10th year, has uncovered hundreds of thousands of invaluable antiquities from tons of ancient debris discarded like trash from Judaism’s holiest site.

Barkay looks over priceless pieces of debris believed to date back to the First Temple period

Police investigating suspicious east Jerusalem tunnel adjacent to Rockefeller Museum

Suspects who dug vertical tunnel on elderly woman’s property claimed to be municipal workers.

AN IMAGE of the east Jerusalem tunnel discovered by police.

Mysterious 2,000-year-old podium found near Temple Mount in City of David

Unusual stepped structure exposed on street ascending from Siloam Pool to Temple Mount raises questions among researchers.

Dr. Joe Uziel, co-director of the excavation from the Israel Antiquities Authority, sits atop the stepped structure from the Second Temple period.

Watch: Mysterious ancient message found on ritual bath from Second Temple period

"At this point in the research, the inscriptions are a mystery," says Antiquities Authority.

Mikve discovered under nursery schools