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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.

 A view of the Kastabala-Hierapolis, located in Osmaniye province in southern Turkey today

Archaeologists uncover 2,700-year-old temple and sanctuary in ancient city of Kastabala, Turkey

 Biblical Timna Valley copper mines exceeded today's safety standards.

Tel Aviv University Research: Biblical Timna Valley copper mines exceeded today's safety standards

 Vikramshila was a Famous University of Ancient India, destroyed by Bakhtiyar Khalji, located in Bhagalpur, Bihar, India.

Historian says ancient Baghdad's circular design was inspired by the mandala

 Researchers believe marine fossils were deliberately collected by Neanderthals, despite holding no practical value.

Discovery in Prado Vargas Cave suggests Neanderthals practiced abstract thinking

'Exquisite' 1,700-year-old lamp bearing Temple symbols discovered in Jerusalem

 Neidpath Castle in Peebles, Scotland overlooking the River Tweed and Autumn wood.

Peebles hoard unearthed after 3,000 years finds home at National Museums Scotland

 Fire-preserved artifacts unearthed from King Ashurnasirpal II's temple in Nimrud.

Fire-preserved artifacts unearthed from King Ashurnasirpal II's temple in Nimrud

 Burial site identified with Scythian "Phantom Horseman" recognized as one of the year's top archaeological finds.

Scythian "Phantom Horseman" burial among year's top archaeological finds

 Huaca Rajada and the Royal Tombs of the Lord of Sipan. An archeological site near Chiclayo, Peru.

Strangled son found by buried father: Genetic study reveals shocking human sacrifices in Peru

The game, discovered in 1977, includes a decorated wooden board featuring a snake motif, 27 carved pieces, and four uniquely shaped dice.

From ancient Iran: The snake board game that time forgot, is now playable again

 Excavations revealed the graves of three highly respected and wealthy Viking women from the early ninth century.

From 'Vulva Stones' to a weaving sword: Graves reveal high-status of women in Viking society

 Selimiye Hammam .Traditional Historical Ottoman Bath in Uskudar, Istanbul.

Istanbul is seeing a revival of Hammam culture

 The excavation at the town square in Herleen.

Just how far did the Roman Empire reach? Newly discovered soldier's tomb supplies key evidence

 ‘The Lady of the House’.

Can you solve the riddle the Egyptian priestess faced to enter the next world?

 Phoenician shipwreck 'Mazarrón II' rescued after 2,600 years underwater.

Phoenician shipwreck 'Mazarrón II' rescued after 2,600 years underwater

 A coin with the face of Nero.

Adam Staples and friends unearthed a medieval coin hoard worth $5.6 million

 Treasure’s location.

2,940 Roman Coins and 200 Silver Pieces Found Miles from Empire's Frontier in Germany

 Underwater archaeologist identifies 250 treasure-laden shipwrecks along Portuguese coast.

Underwater archaeologist identifies 250 treasure-laden shipwrecks along Portuguese coast

 'Opus caementicium' (Ancient Roman concrete).

MIT researchers uncover self-healing secret of ancient Roman concrete's durability

 A view of Jerusalem.

Ossuary inscribed with the words ‘brother of Jesus’ now on display in Atlanta

 Sheep horns. Manipulated by ancient Egyptians.

Ancient Egyptians manipulated sheep horns, study reveals

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