A special bead made of pure gold that is more than 1600 years old, was discovered as part of the dirt screening project in the archaeological experience at Emek Tzurim National Park in Jerusalem.
Read more: 1600 Year Old 'Complex' Golden Bead Found In The City Of David
The Palestinian Authority continues to try to determine its presence and its narrative regarding Sebastia, a historical site where the ancient capital of the Israelites used to lie. Over the past weekend, the Minister of Tourism and the Minister of Local Government of the Palestinian Authority arrived at the scene, together with the Governor of Nablus and the elders of the Arab village of Sebastia, who declared their intention to continue to fight for Arab control of the ancient Jewish site and its transformation into a "Palestinian heritage site", as they put it.
Read more: PA Working To Turn Ancient Israelite Castle Into Palestinian Heritage Site
A land trustee of the Samaria Regional Council who was walking through a National Park discovered Palestinian antiquities robbers destroying important archaeological finds dating back thousands of years.
Read more: Palestinians Caught Looting Bodies From Site Of Israelite Kings Castle
Fragments of the fortifications of the ancient Jerusalem walls and a mysterious handprint carved into the rock were uncovered in archaeological excavations by the Antiquities Authority on Sultan Suleiman Street in Jerusalem.
Read more: Ancient Handprint Found In Moat Carved In The Bedrock Under Old-City Street
Archaeological finds related to the Judean Revolt against the Romans in Jerusalem have provided valuable insight into one of the most significant events in Jewish history.
Read more: Despite Palestinian Claims, Jewish History In Israel Is Well Documented
