City of David
Guatemala to recognize Jerusalem’s City of David as part of its national heritage
A plaque signed by Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo will be unveiled in a ceremony attended by senior Israeli, US and Guatemalan officials.
Days before Tisha B'Av: Charred wooden beams from First Temple’s destruction unearthed in Jerusalem
Beneath Jerusalem: The Pilgrimage Road reopens an ancient path
A force of nature: Janet McCain Huckabee on faith, family, and standing with Israel - interview
Archaeologists find 2,700-year-old toilet in luxurious palace in Jerusalem
The extraordinary find sheds light on life under the kings of Judah: "Only the rich could afford toilets."
How did Jews celebrate Sukkot 2,000 years ago? Archaeology offers answers
While no traces survive of the ancient booths Jews built to celebrate the holiday, archaeology provides important evidence of the centrality of Sukkot.
What were Israel's archaeological advances during COVID?
A 6,000-year-old skeleton of a child, a near-3,000-year-old natural disaster and ancient churches, including advancements in the legendary Dead Sea Scrolls, are among this year's finds.
Weight used to cheat in trade during First Temple era found in Jerusalem
Scamming by using fraudulent weights was extensively described in the Bible, where it is harshly criticized.
Did someone collect prehistoric shark teeth in Jerusalem’s City of David?
At least 20 shark teeth were found in a structure near the Gihon spring that was probably part of the original water system in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Second Temple period ‘lucky lamp’ found on Jerusalem’s Pilgrimage Road
Experts believe that the lamp and the building date to the period immediately after the destruction of the Temple at the hands of the Roman in 70 CE.
City of David recognized as 'testament' to US Judeo-Christian heritage
"We are fulfilling another, larger purpose: to unify Americans around our foundational principles and values."
2,000-year-old gem seal depicting Greek god Apollo found under City of David
Although Apollo is an Olympian deity of the Greek and Roman cultures, it is highly probable that the person wearing the ring with Apollo’s portrait was a Jew.
New program helps students find Jewish identity in biblical Jerusalem
Program to be supported by Genesis Philanthropy Group
2,500-year-old seal shows Jerusalem status in Persian period
The seal impressions – known among experts with the Latin term bullae – were usually made of clay and used to sign documents or containers.
