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.
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.
Read more: Archaeologists Reveal Jerusalem Life Leading Up To Its Destruction By Rome
In a remarkable archaeological discovery, a rare half-shekel silver coin from around 2000 years ago, originating from the days of the first Jewish revolt against the Romans, was unearthed in the Ein Gedi area near the Dead Sea. This historical find emerged during an operation to survey the caves of the Judean Desert, a joint effort conducted by the Israeli Antiquities Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Heritage. The purpose of this endeavor was to safeguard the ancient treasures from falling into the hands of antiquities thieves.
Read more: Rare 'Half-Shekel' Coin From The First Judean Revolt Found In A Desert Cave
Rituals for conjuring spirits and predicting the future took place about 1,700 years ago in the Twin Cave in the Jerusalem Mountains. This is according to a new study published in the Journal Harvard Theological Review. The study was conducted by researchers from Bar-Ilan University and the Israeli Antiquities Authority.
Read more: Roman Era Cave Where Necromancy Was Practiced Found Near Jerusalem
A spectacular mosaic from about 1,600 years ago was uncovered during excavations in an ancient synagogue in the Huqoq area near the Sea of ​​Galilee. The mosaic was discovered by a team of archaeologists, led by Professor Jodi Magness from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who deals with the archeology of the Land of Israel and Jordan and specializes in the Roman, Byzantine, and early Muslim periods.
Read more: Archaeologist Uncovers Stunning Mosaic In 1600 Year-Old Galilee Synagogue
