Herod’s Temple: History and Reconstruction of the Second Temple of Jerusalem
There are very few historical ruins in the world that have held up their legacy so much so that they still play a significant role…
Israel
Eerie 9,000-year-old stone mask discovered in a field in Israel
A 9000-year-old stone mask – with a sharp nose and eerie oval-shaped holes for eyes – has been found at an archaeological site close to…
Incredibly realistic graffiti of ships found on the walls of a biblical-era cistern in Israel
The faint etchings of 13 ships, dating back nearly 2,000 years, have been discovered on the walls of a cistern in Israel. Located in the…
Oldest known inscription bearing the name ‘Jerusalem’ found on a Roman column
According to the Israel Antiquities Authority, a 2,100-year old inscription probably contains the earliest known mention of Jerusalem in its full name (as it is spelled…
Yet another magnificent mosaic unveiled at Lod, Israel
In a fortuitous turn of events, archaeological excavations carried out at Lod for the upcoming Shelby White and Leon Levy Lod Mosaic Center (that will…
Watch the (what if) 3D animated version of Solomon’s Temple, in accordance to Biblical figures
An almost 3,000-year old grand yet lost temple or a just a figment of religious fable? Solomon’s Temple or the First Jewish Temple has raised…
The ancient Huqoq synagogue continues to reveal its plethora of astounding mosaics
The ancient synagogue at Huqoq, an ancient Jewish village in Israel’s Lower Galilee, has been the focal point of yearly excavations since 2011, led by…
Thousand-year-old Abbasid-era Islamic amulet found in the City of David, Jerusalem
The presence of Islamic art in the far-fetched corners of the known medieval world shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. This is because…
Builders accidentally discover 2,000-year-old burial cave in Tiberias, Israel
Municipality contractors at Tiberias – an Israeli city on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee – have accidentally uncovered a 2,000-year-old burial cave…
The mystery of the ancient head: 3,000-year-old sculpture of unidentified biblical king found in Israel
A 3,000-year-old sculpture of a king’s head, unearthed in modern-day Israel, is at the center of a mystery that has baffled researchers the world over….
