Archaeology

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.

Lighthouse of Alexandria 80-ton blocks lifted from seabed in massive undertaking

Recovered blocks include monumental door lintels and jambs weighing up to 80 tons each.

Archaeologists find 14th-century Hebrew tablets in Sant Joan Sescloses chapel steps

These tablets are believed to have come from the Jewish cemetery of Castelló d'Empúries.

Deciphered inscription suggests Count Dracula is buried in Naples

The legend suggests that Vlad III was not killed in battle, as commonly believed. Instead, he was captured by the Ottomans and later freed by his daughter.

Yemen's Seiyun Palace, one of the world's largest mudbrick structures, restored

In 2022, a large section of the outer wall collapsed, raising widespread concern over its future.

Turkey hands over Babylonian and Akkadian clay tablets to Iraq

The Iraqi government has launched what has come to be known as "recovery diplomacy" as part of its efforts to recover looted artifacts.

For the first time, cosmic-ray muons map Jeremiah’s cistern in the City of David

April 7 arXiv preprint shows non-invasive imaging of the biblical water system’s hidden ventilation shaft.

Cypro-Minoan script on Tel Dor lagoon anchor reveals 11th-century trade routes

Antiquity study links Israel’s Carmel Coast to Cyprus and Egypt through inscribed anchor and jars bearing Egyptian numerals.

‘Many-Eyes’ and Joseph with infant Jesus Coptic frescos found at Assiut dig

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.

Rare Find: Intact Etruscan tomb discovered at Necropolis of San Giuliano in Italy

Dr. Barbara Barbaro: "It is very rare to find an intact tomb. Hence the exceptional nature of the current discovery."

Excavation reveals lost city associated with mythical river mentioned in sacred texts

At a depth of 23 meters, the team discovered an ancient river system associated with the Saraswati River, described in texts like the Rigveda.

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