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WATCH: A Paleolithic time capsule: Rare prehistoric cave discovered near highway outside of Haifa

The cave dates back to 400,000 and 250,000 years ago, to the time of the Acheulo-Yabrudian culture – a collection of archaeological cultures in the Levant from the end of the Lower Paleolithic era.

Cave from Lower Paleolithic era found south of Haifa, June 11, 2026.
Ancient textile fragment found at the Nahal Omer archaeological site in the Arava, southern Israel, by archaeologists from the University of Haifa, May 19, 2026.

Silk Road Virtual Museum opens first Israel exhibit, displays ancient textiles found in Arava

Ancient city of     Hippos looking east, with the cathedral’s location marked within the city, March 31, 2026.

Evidence of lost baptismal rite stage uncovered in Byzantine era church near Kinneret - study

Sling bullet found in near the ancient city of Hippos in the Golan Heights bearing the Greek inscription “Learn,” March 16, 2026.

Lesson learned: First inscribed Hellenistic sling bullet found in Golan Heights' ancient Hippos


Diversity and social mobility at University of Haifa - opinion

With 32% of the student body comprised of Arab students, we believe that University of Haifa has a critical role to play in forming cross-cultural bridges.

 STUDENTS ENROLLED in the University of Haifa’s Social Mobility Program – the first of its kind in Israel – work to empower, expand, and redefine the role of Israeli higher education as an engine for change

New study discovers where Israel's jellyfish come from

A University of Haifa study found that Israel's jellyfish come from the beaches opposite the eastern side of the Nile Delta.

AT LEAST eight types of Jellyfish populate Israeli waters, most of which don’t sting

Israel, UAE sign first academic cooperation agreement

The first agreement of its kind for academic cooperation was signed between the University of Haifa and the National Library and Archives of the United Arab Emirates.

 Israel and the UAE sign first academic cooperation agreement

U of Haifa English dep. hosts convicted terror supporter as guest lecturer

Dareen Tatour is a poet who writes about her opposition to Israel while inciting violence and supporting terror.

 Dareen Tatour

Can growing up surrounded by books protect against old-age dementia?

Over 5 million adults over 65 suffer from dementia, and over 14 million are expected by 2060 as the general population ages, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

Reading a book (Illustrative)

Sandbar sharks travel furthest than ever tracked

Sandbar sharks are known to have traveled to Cyprus and Egypt, but they were recently tracked in Sicily.

 Sandbar sharks

University of Haifa awards honorary doctorate to Delta Galil Industries CEO

Dabah was recognized for his unique dedication to higher education and ability to impact society at large and was applauded for his long-time support of Ethiopian students who study at the university

Noam Lautman, Ron Robin, Isaac and Yvette Dabah

15,000-year-old tools shed light on community relations in ancient Israel

15,000-year-old pestles were found, offering insights on how communities began to develop a close connection to their territory.


Ancient Judeans ate non-kosher catfish, sharks

The biblical prohibition against finless and scaleless sea creatures emerged in spite of this consolidated habit.

Anterior vertebra of ancient catfish excavated in Jerusalem.

Nearly half of Israelis admit to littering in the past year - study

Israel's litterbugs testified that the reason they littered was "not seeing a trash can nearby," or "not noticing" that they had done so, though they believe others likely do it "just for fun."

A young girl stands with collected trash sign reading SOS