Israel’s rich biblical history can be found in the country’s archaeology. The Jerusalem Post shares the latest on archaeological excavations at significant biblical and historical sites in Israel and the region.
Egyptian authorities spotted the artifact when it was offered for sale in an exhibition in London in 2013, after it was stolen more than three decades ago.
Strategically located Dura-Europos was a ‘forgotten city’ in Syria and neglected by archaeologists who finally identified Iraq’s Anqa as its near-mirror image.
Residents of a village near Jerusalem piece together an ancient Roman floor.
A large tube produced by lava in the Umm Jirsan cave in Saudi Arabia sheltered humans for thousands of years.
British girl finds fossil of massive ancient marine reptile in Somerset, England. Jawbone suggests creature rivaling blue whales, named Ichthyotitan severnensis.
Tokens found in Temple Mount Sifting Project excavations may have been used by ancient pilgrims.
Independent researchers concluded that the submarine was very likely of Nazi origin, and researchers from the Italian Naval League supported this finding.
Colombia, Spain and an American salvage company all claim ownership of the wreck - dubbed the "Holy Grail of Shipwrecks" - and its cargo.
The head was believed to have been repurposed during the medieval period as a fountain.
The site has seen a burst of archaeological activity aimed at halting years of decay and neglect, largely thanks to a 105-million-euro ($112 million) European Union-funded project.