A remarkable inscription in Greek, dating back to the Byzantine period, has been unearthed during excavations at the Horkania Fortress, an isolated archaeological site situated in the heart of the Judean desert. This exciting discovery sheds new light on the historical and cultural heritage of the region. The expedition, led by Dr. Oren Gutfeld and Michal Haber from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, was initiated in response to the growing threat of antiquity thieves operating in the Judean desert.

28 September 2023

Read more: Unearthing Byzantine-Era Treasure: Psalm Paraphrase Found In Judean Desert

In the late 4th century BC or early 3rd century BC, a prominent figure from the Hellenistic army or government arrived in the land of Israel, accompanied by a female companion. Notably, recent excavations conducted by the Antiquities Authority on Derech Hebron Street in Jerusalem unveiled the burial site of this enigmatic woman. Adjacent to her charred remains, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery: a remarkably well-preserved, rare mirror.

27 September 2023

Read more: Rare Hellenistic-Era Burial Unearths Mysterious Greek Woman's Jerusalem Tomb

In recent times, there has been growing concern about the ongoing damage to the archaeological findings at what is referred to as Joshua’s Altar in the region of Samaria. Addressing this pressing issue, the Knesset, Israel's legislative body, convened a discussion this past Tuesday to delve into the situation and explore measures to protect this historically significant site. Member of Knesset Zvi Sukkot played a pivotal role in this discussion by presenting a photograph of a rare Egyptian scarab discovered on Mount Ebal, underlining the urgency of preserving this valuable historical treasure.

27 September 2023

Read more: 'Proof Of Israelites Exodus' Presented To Knesset Amid Palestinian Destruction

As part of the ongoing efforts to widen road 437, which stretches between the settlement of Adam and Kfar Hizma in the Benjamin Regional Council of the Judean mountains, the archaeology staff unit of the Israeli Civil Administration has made a remarkable discovery. Beneath the layers of time and soil, they have unearthed the remains of ancient quarries and a production center for stone tools that date back to the illustrious Second Temple period.

19 September 2023

Read more: Judean Second Temple Stone Tool Center Unearthed During Road Expansion

In a significant development during Rosh Hashanah, the members of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, convened in Riyadh and voted in favor of designating Tel Jericho as a World Heritage Site within Palestine, despite Israeli efforts to prevent this decision. Tel Jericho, an ancient city steeped in historical significance, is renowned for its Jewish artifacts and the presence of some of the world's oldest synagogues.

18 September 2023

Read more: UNESCO Designates Tel Jericho Palestinian Despite Zero Archeological Evidence