Lost Symbols of Ancient Israel Recovered in International Antiquities Sting
Two rare ancient coins, including an early menorah depiction, were returned to Israel after a joint US-Israeli investigation into antiquities trafficking.
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Looted Ancient Coins Bearing Hebrew Inscriptions Seized Near Jerusalem
Israeli authorities seized dozens of rare 2,000-year-old coins with Hebrew inscriptions from a Palestinian doctor near Jerusalem, suspected of smuggling looted.
Caught Red-Handed: Israeli Antiquities Thieves Nabbed as Missiles Fly Overhead
Suspected antiquities looters were caught at Horvat Hermesh in northern Israel by the IAA, then sheltered with officers as missile sirens sounded.
Ancient Stone Vessel Factory Found in Jerusalem After Antiquities Theft Bust
Ancient stone vessel factory discovered in Jerusalem after an antiquities theft bust reveals a significant 2,000-year-old Second Temple site.
1,800-Year-Old Artifact on Display as Knesset Celebrates 60 Years
The Israeli Knesset marks its 60th anniversary with a new exhibition, displaying an 1,800-year-old artifact connecting ancient Jewish heritage to modern Israeli.
Antiquities Robbers Arrested After Damaging Roman-Period Cave in Galilee
Antiquities robbers arrested in Galilee after four suspects severely damaged a Roman-period burial cave near Hittin. An IAA operation caught them.
Ancient Menorah Pendant Challenges Assumptions About Jewish Life in Byzantine Jerusalem
Discover a 1,300-year-old Ancient Menorah Pendant unearthed in Jerusalem. This rare find by the Israel Antiquities Authority challenges assumptions about Jewish.
Boycotting the Bible: Israeli Archaeologists Punished for Uncovering Biblical Sites
In the hills of Judea and Samaria, where biblical figures once walked, modern archaeologists face a dilemma that has nothing to do with the ancient past they seek to uncover. Israeli researchers find themselves effectively blacklisted by the international academic community, unable to publish findings from some of history’s most significant sites.
Rare Clay Jug Found in Israel Highlights Camels’ Role in Abbasid Trade
Archaeologists unearthed a 1,200-year-old clay jug adorned with camel motifs while excavating a cave in Yatir Forest in the southern Hebron...
Discovery of 2,500-Year-Old Negev Burial Site Sheds Light on Ancient Trade Routes
Archaeologists uncovered a 2,500-year-old burial site in the Negev Highlands, shedding light on ancient trade routes that connected cultures from Yemen, Phoenicia, Egypt, and beyond, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Wednesday.