Israel Antiquities Authority
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
Artifacts used for ancient magic rituals discovered on road from Egypt to Mecca
Artifacts that may have been used for popular magic rituals about 400 years ago, were discovered along the ancient Darb al-Hajj route that led from Egypt to Mecca.
Steps where Jesus said to heal a blind man unearthed in Jerusalem
The discovery was made by archaeologists during excavation work on the Pool of Siloam. Approximately eight steps were unearthed.
First Temple-era channels in Jerusalem stump Israeli archaeologists
Archaeologists assume two canal systems found near Temple Mount and the City of David were used as part of a production facility.
Western Wall stones undergo inspection before Rosh Hashanah
This check is conducted annually around Rosh Hashanah and Passover, to make sure that Western Wall prayer does not pose a safety risk to anyone.
Israeli archeologists find 'most ancient gate' discovered in Holy Land
Experts are saying that this is the most ancient city gate discovered in the State of Israel.
Ancient 'magic mirror' discovered in northern Israel by youth leader
Magic mirrors were used to protect against the Evil Eye in ancient times.
Trump to return ancient oil lamps to Israel
The former director of the authority, who organized the sending of the lamps, told the Journal that “Saul Fox operated transparently with the antiquities authority.”
Trump holding Israel antiquities among items at Mar-a-Lago
A large amount of other sensitive material was found at Mar-a-Lago, including government documents that Trump was allegedly not cleared to take with him when he left office.
Israeli returns 1,700-year-old anchor to Antiquities Authority after 26 years
This anchor, a rare find in the country, was recovered by a citizen named Moshe during a diving expedition off Palmahim Beach in 1996.
Israeli woman finds ancient figurine of Egyptian goddess on the beach
Amid stormy weather, a resident of Lod saw the figurine floating toward her on the waves.
