Tomb

IDF probes alleged arson attack on Biblical High Priest Eleazar's tomb near Nablus in West Bank

The IDF is investigating a suspected arson attack on the West Bank tomb believed to belong to Eleazar the Priest, the biblical son of Aaron, after footage of the alleged incident circulated online.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
The tomb believed to belong to Eleazar the Priest in the West Bank after a reported act of arson against it, October 22, 2026.
An Illustration of a Hebrew Bible at a synagogue in Jerusalem, July 14, 2023

Israeli woman arrested for stealing religious books from Haifa rabbi's tomb, trying to burn them

The suspect was taken into custody and transferred to the Haifa police station for questioning. 

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Egyptian funerary stele written in ancient Greek recently found during excavations at the Dakhla Oasis, Egypt, October 2, 2026.

Ancient Greek elegy dedicated to judge found in ancient Egyptian tomb sealed with protection spells

Its 19-lines of ancient Greek text is written in red ink, dedicated to a person named "Pesikhtis," who, according to preliminary study, may have held the position of judge.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Mosaic showing Alexander the Great on a horse, June 25, 2026.

Excavations near ancient Turkish port may have found Alexander the Great’s soldiers tombs - report

According to AA, an initial survey of the necropolis identified at least 30 rock-cut tombs and chest-type graves scattered across the site. As of now, only 10 have been fully uncovered.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

2200-year-old mosaic and 1800-year-old tomb unearthed in Assos

Archaeologists uncovered a 2,200-year-old mosaic and an 1,800-year-old monumental tomb in the ancient city of Assos, in Turkey.

JANUARY 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
2200-year-old mosaic and 1800-year-old tomb unearthed in Assos.

Archaeologists uncover 4,000-year-old tomb of Egyptian royal physician in Saqqara

Teti Neb Fu, a high-ranking physician during Pharaoh Pepi II's reign, held titles like Chief Dentist, Priest of Serket, and Director of Medicinal Plants.

JANUARY 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old tomb of ancient Egyptian royal physician Teti Neb Fu in Saqqara.

Evidence suggests Howard Carter stole artifacts from Tutankhamun's tomb

In October 2022, Egyptologist Bob Brier published letters revealing new evidence of accusations against Carter regarding possible looting.

JANUARY 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Howard Carter's house near Luxor, Egypt. Carter is known for discovering the tomb of 14th-century BC pharaoh Tutankhamun.