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Archaeology
Byzantine Greek Psalm Inscription Discovered Near Jerusalem
Archaeologists unveiled a unique Byzantine Greek Psalm inscription at the historic Hyrcania Fortress in the Judean Desert near Jerusalem. It was discovered painted in red beneath a cross on the side of a large building stone.
It contains a paraphrase...
Ancient Greece
Bronze Mirror Found in 2,300-Year-Old Grave of Greek Courtesan
A rare well-preserved bronze mirror has been found along with the remains of a young lady believed to be a young Greek courtesan in Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced on Wednesday.
The findings were discovered at a cave...
Ancient Greece
1,700-Year-Old Bronze Ring Found in Ancient Greek City in Israel
A young teenager recently made a new discovery at a park located in Israel. Thirteen-year-old Itamar Grossman was exploring Sussita National Park, which sits atop the remains of the ancient Hellenistic city of Hippos (“horse” in Greek). While he...
Science
Scientists Grow ‘Complete’ Models of Human Embryos in Israel Lab
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel have successfully created "complete" models of human embryos in a laboratory setting.
These embryos, known as stem cell-based embryo-like structures or SEMs, possess all the identifiable characteristics of regular embryos at...
Archaeology
First Temple of Solomon Era Artifacts Discovered in Israel
For the first time, ivories from the time of the First Temple of Solomon have been uncovered in Israel. Archeologists from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) recently discovered the artifacts during cooperative excavations in the...
Archaeology
Opium Found at Ancient Burial Site Possible Offering to the Gods
Opium traces found at an ancient Israeli burial site might have been offerings to gods, according to recent research. Archeologists analyzed residue left in eight out of twenty-two vessels discovered amongst the remains and dated it back to approximately...
Archaeology
Byzantine “Exorcism Mirror” Discovered in Archaeological Dig in Israel
In a recent event called the Young Leaders’ Survival Course, put together by the Israeli Antiquities Authority, a seventeen-year-old girl made a new discovery: a Byzantine "exorcism mirror."
While exploring, she noticed a unique piece of pottery sticking out from...
Archaeology
‘Most Ancient Gate’ in Holy Land Found by Archaeologists in Israel
In a remarkable discovery near Kiryat Gat, a city in southern Israel, archaeologists have revealed the remains of an ancient gate that dates back 5,500 years. This newly unearthed gate is believed to be the oldest of its kind...
Archaeology
Humans and Neanderthals “Lived Together” 50,000 Years Ago
New research from an Israeli archaeological dig has proven that modern humans and Neanderthals lived together some 50,000 years ago.
Archaeology
Discovery of Greek Inscription Reveals Home of Saint Peter
Archaeologists believe that a Greek inscription discovered in what was the city of Bethsaida, Israel, identifies Apostle Peter's home.