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.
Among several painted murals, archaeologists highlighted a striking image of “a multitude of eyes centred on a single face,” which they interpret as a Coptic symbol of spiritual vigilance.
Dr. Barbara Barbaro: "It is very rare to find an intact tomb. Hence the exceptional nature of the current discovery."
At a depth of 23 meters, the team discovered an ancient river system associated with the Saraswati River, described in texts like the Rigveda.
'The cellar should not have been entered by persons at any time without the necessary safety measures,' stated the public prosecutor's office.
The discovery provides new insights into the transitional period between the Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period, shedding light on burial customs and architecture during these key periods.
Study finds women and girls were key figures in Neolithic settlement, with maternal lineage shaping household burials.
Researchers found human and animal remains inside, suggesting complex funerary rituals of an unknown Amazonian culture.
The research team unraveled the secret behind how sea silk maintains its unchanging golden hue over time, discovering that this is due to a phenomenon called 'structural color.'
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: Museum staff members across Israeli institutions face the challenge of protecting some of the most important artifacts of humankind.
Discovery reinforces advanced cognitive abilities of early homo sapiens in Europe.