Byzantine period

Byzantine gold artifacts help archaeologists uncover past of ship wrecked off Croatian coast

His team, equipped with diving gear, has spent the past decade slowly uncovering the history of the ship, whose wreckage lies near the Adriatic island of Mljet.

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Igor Miholjek, head of research, Croatian Conservation Institute, Department of Underwater Archaeology, shows the gold buckle decorated with rubies, emeralds, and pearls, which they found in a Byzantine shipwreck near Polace on the island of Mljet, Croatia, July 21, 2026.
AN ANCIENT menorah pendant from the Byzantine period, found in Jerusalem.

Ancient lead menorah pendant sheds light on Jewish presence in Byzantine Jerusalem

Cast almost entirely of lead, the pendant is decorated on both sides with an identical image of a menorah framed within a circular border.

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Kissufim Floor Mosaic from the 6th century CE depicts a camel carrying amphorae resembling Gazan jars found in the Negev Desert.

Negev grape revival brings ancient vineyards back to life

This is an archaeological-tourism initiative led by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, taking place as part of the Heritage Seeds Vineyard project in southern Israel.

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The obverse of a gold coin showing the portrait of Emperor Heraclius (610–613 CE).

Gold hoard unearthed in Galilee offers glimpse of Byzantine politics, wealth

Archaeologists found 97 gold coins and jewelry in Susita, revealing life during the Sassanid invasions.

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Mosaic with Star of David and Hidden Messages in Ancient Greek Found in Turkey

Turkish archaeologists found a 35 sqm mosaic in Diyarbakır with a Star of David, cross motif, six lines of Ancient Greek text, and geometric patterns during a grave excavation in Ergani district.

AUGUST 3, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Illustration: Star of David mosaic.

A youth in the wall: Excavations in ancient Philippi reveal continued habitation until 11th century

The excavations have provided new data about the multifaceted history of Philippi after the 6th century CE, overturning previous assumptions that the city was abandoned during this period.

JANUARY 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A youth in the wall: Excavations in ancient Philippi reveal continued habitation until 11th century CE.