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archeology
Monumental Roman-era synagogue uncovered
Archaeologists digging just a few kilometers from the fishing village where Jesus is believed to have preached, have uncovered a monumental Roman-era synagogue with an exquisite, colorful mosaic floor with fine female faces.
Second Temple artifacts uncovered in Jerusalem
Artifacts from the Second Temple period were found in Jerusalem.
Oldest ancient teeth found in Israeli cave
Eight teeth found in a cave in central Israel are reportedly the earliest remains of Homo sapiens ever discovered.
Ancient Roman bathhouse uncovered in Jerusalem
An 1,800-year-old bathing pool was discovered in excavations prior to the construction of a men’s mikveh in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem.
San Diego museum culls worldwide collections for Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit
Armchair archeologists can explore Qumran virtually
Although it was a hot day, I was perfectly comfortable because my virtual walking tour of the desert settlement was conducted at a sophisticated UCLA computer site, courtesy of the Qumran Visualization Project.
Dig this! Herod’s tomb found after 3-decade hunt
Ruthlessly lavish in his lifetime and a villain of Jewish and Christian narratives alike, the biblical King Herod has captured the world\’s imagination anew with the discovery of his tomb outside Jerusalem.
Local Team Solves Ancient Mystery
In 1979 two tiny pieces of cracked and deteriorated silver found in a tomb outside of the Old City of Jerusalem proved to be one of the most important archeological discoveries of the century.