Yesterday, observers documented a Palestinian-owned tractor paving and quarrying at the “Solomon’s Pools” archaeological site located in Gush Etzion. Often referred to as "Solomon’s Pools," this ancient water reservoir complex consists of three pools that date back over 2,000 years ago during the Second Temple period. These pools were ingeniously constructed to facilitate the transfer of water from the Gush Etzion region to Jerusalem using aqueducts.

16 August 2023

Read more: Solomon's Pools Targeted As Palestinians Continue To Destroy Jewish History

In 2005, a significant archaeological discovery was made in Israel: a rare mosaic dating back to the third century. Located within the confines of Megiddo Prison, this remarkable find has become the focal point of a multidimensional debate. Should it stay in its original location, or should it be exhibited globally? And if it's to be displayed internationally, where should it go?

16 August 2023

Read more: The Megiddo Mosaic: A Crossroads of History, Politics, and Preservation

In a recent archaeological expedition in the Kiryat Gat region, the Israeli Antiquities Authority made a groundbreaking discovery. Prior to the laying of a water pipeline, an ancient gate estimated to be over 5,000 years old was unearthed. This gate, part of a fortification system, holds paramount significance in understanding the inception of urbanization across the Levant.

15 August 2023

Read more: 5000 Year-Old Gate Found In Israel Changes Understanding Of Urbanization

In a remarkable archaeological discovery, 17-year-old Aviv Weizman from Kiryat Motzkin, near Haifa, participated in an Antiquities Authority excavation in Old Osha as part of a Young Leadership program. During the dig, she unearthed a rare artifact from the Byzantine period - a "Magical Mirror" dating back approximately 1500 years.

03 August 2023

Read more: Byzantine Era "Magical Mirror" Discovered In Northern Israel

New evidence of the destruction of the Second Temple has come to light in the City of David, with an ongoing excavation conducted by the Israeli Antiquities Authority in the City of David National Park. This excavation has revealed ancient remains, shedding light on the landslides caused by the Roman destruction of Jerusalem.

27 July 2023

Read more: Archaeologists Reveal Jerusalem Life Leading Up To Its Destruction By Rome