Jerusalem archaeology

Days before Tisha B'Av: Charred wooden beams from First Temple’s destruction unearthed in Jerusalem

The First Temple, built by the biblical King Solomon, was destroyed in 586 BCE at the hands of Nebuchadnezzar II, the second king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire. 

The burnt wooden beams discovered in the City of David, July 20, 2026.
A cave in the Qumran area of the Dead Sea region.

Inside the tragic, decades-long mystery of Qumran's lost Second Temple incense

The mysterious, ancient tunnel found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel on the outskirts of Jerusalem, May 14, 2026.

Ancient tunnel with unknown age, purpose found near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel ahead of Jerusalem Day

Hasmonean-era coin depicted the seven-branched menorah (L) and silver tetradrachm minted in Ashkelon during the Persian period (R) which were returned to Israel from the United States earlier this week, May 13, 2026.

US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation


Antiquities Authority building National Campus for the Archeology of Israel

An archeological hub for visitors from both Israel and abroad, the campus will also house an educational center for students.

National Campus for the Archeology of Israel

Rare High Priest’s stone weight from Second Temple period found in Jerusalem

Asked how it felt to have the soot of one of Judaism’s most historic events on his flesh, Gutfeld paused thoughtfully for a moment. “It is amazing when you think about what you are digging.”

An image of the scale weight from 70 AD.

The lady who looks for tiles

As an exciting new discovery by the Temple Mount Sifting Project makes its debut, ‘In Jerusalem’ sits down with the woman who had a big hand in the hard work behind it.

Frankie Snyder holds up an ‘opus sectile’ tile

Rare fresco fragments dating back to Roman era discovered at Zippori National Park

Traditionally, images depicting animals or people were not common within Second Temple Period religious custom.

Guilloche, in a fresco from Zippori, dating from the early Second Century CE

UNESCO head backs Israel: Ignoring Jewish, Christian ties to Jerusalem harms its cultural status

UNESCO’s obligation to protect Jerusalem’s Old City is more important than ever, she said, particularly at a time when violence has harmed the multi-faith nature of the ancient site.

A view of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem

Rare Egyptian amulet bearing ancient pharaoh’s name discovered in Jerusalem

Name of Thutmose III, one of most prominent pharaohs in Egypt’s New Kingdom, inscribed on 3,200-year-old relic discovered by girl, 12, at Temple Mount Sifting Project

Neshama Spielman, 12, poses with the rare amulet she discovered while volunteering at the Temple Mount Sifting Project.

Bible may be older than previously thought, hi-tech analysis indicates

Inscriptions dating to 600 BCE suggest widespread literacy at the time of Kingdom of Judah, say Tel Aviv University researchers.

An ancient correspondence from local military personnel stationed at thefortress of Arad, located in southern Judah, dating to the latest phase of the First Temple Period in 600 BCE.

Colorado man intends to build replica of Jerusalem

According to the report, the entrepreneur plans to include Jesus’ crucifixion site, Herod’s Temple and Palace, the Antonia Fortress, and the High Priest’s Palace.

Jerusalem's Old City and the Temple Mount

Archaeologists discover 7,000-year-old Jerusalem settlement

"Discovery proves there was a thriving settlement in the Jerusalem area in ancient times."

Archaeological excavations conducted at the northern Jerusalem site.

1,700-year-old inscriptions linked to ‘rabbis’ unearthed in Galilee

"The wealth of inscriptions from the cemeteries attests to the strong Jewish presence and the city’s social elite in the Late Roman period," says archaeologist.

Inscriptions from cemetery