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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.
West Bank, Gaza antiquities bill raises international law concerns, legal adviser warns Knesset
Ancient tunnel with unknown age, purpose found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel ahead of Jerusalem Day
Heritage Minister taps INEXTG CEO Esther Shreiber for next IAA director, first woman in role
Israel Antiquities Authority must rein in enthusiasm before its next find - editorial
The Israel Antiquities Authority must curb its enthusiasm and double and triple check its archaeological findings before publication
Israel artifact bearing name of King Darius the Great revealed to be fake
The forged "artifact" was discovered earlier this week after a foreign researcher left it behind at the excavation site last summer.
Inscription bearing Persian King Darius the Great's name discovered in Israel
Darius the Great is the father of King Ahasuerus, also known as the biblical Achashverosh from the story of Purim • Discovery was made by the international media adviser to President Isaac Herzog
Israeli family discovers ancient Byzantine relic on Shabbat walk
According to a release from the Israel Antiquities Authority, the family noticed a small clay face in the ground, which appeared to be looking up at them.
Israel to excavate City of David's historical Pool of Siloam
The Pool of Siloam was part of Jerusalem's water system during the time of the Temple and the reign of King Hezekiah.
2,000-year-old candle discovered by local children in Israeli Kibbutz
The candle was discovered near a site the Antiquities Authority was already excavating, meaning the discovery will also shed new light on an existing excavation.
2,200-year-old coins proving Hanukkah story of Maccabees found in Israel
The coins, dating back to the period leading up to the Maccabean revolt, were discovered in the Wadi Muraabat Caves in Nahal Darga.
Greek sling bullet from Hellenistic Period discovered in Israel
Bullet engraved with message: "Victory of Heracles and Hauronas" • Projectile may have been used during war against Hasmoneans
Rare coin from Hanukkah story villain era found in theft suspect’s home
Antiochus IV, referred to as "Evil Antiochus" in Jewish lore, is remembered as a major villain and persecutor in Jewish history, particularly the story of Hanukkah.
Solving mystery of Israel's Church of the Holy Sepulchre pillar carvings
While it may at first glance appear to be a bit of Vandal-era vandalism, the apparent graffiti shenanigans was actually a deliberate attempt by the clergy to redeem souls and honor the dead.
