Smithsonian Magazine on MSN2d
See the Greek Biblical Inscription Embedded in an Ancient Mosaic Floor Discovered in Israel
Archaeologists think the tiles once lined a Byzantine-era monastery. The complex also included a large warehouse and ...
The Times of Israel4d
In first, researchers find where Jerusalemites prayed before Temple became only game in town
Researchers believe an ancient multi-room structure uncovered near Jerusalem’s Old City was likely used for ritual and worship nearly 3,000 years ago, the Israel Antiquities Authority said ...
Christianity Today5d
Free from Prison, Ancient Church Floor Comes to US
Mosaic inscriptions reveal faith and practice of early Christians. A church floor was discovered in Israel in 2004 in the ancient city of Megiddo. It was found a few miles down the road from Tel ...
Greek Reporter4d
Ancient Ritual Structure from the First Temple Discovered in Jerusalem
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), led by archaeologist Eli Shukron, began excavations in 2010. The structure, carved into rock and spanning approximately 220 square meters, dates back to the 8th ...
mycharisma4d
Biblical-era Structure Discovered in Jerusalem’s City of David, Used During the First Temple Period
A unique structure, which was uncovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) on the eastern slope of the City of David, dates back to the First Temple Period and was used for ritual religious ...
allthatsinteresting5d
1,500-Year-Old Mosaic Featuring A Biblical Blessing Unearthed At The Remains Of A Byzantine Monastery
According to a Facebook post from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), the compound was discovered during development work in preparation for the establishment of a new neighborhood. Constructed ...
Live Science on MSN2d
2,800-year-old structure unearthed in Israel was likely used for cultic practices and sacrifice, archaeologists say
Archaeologists have unearthed a unique stone structure in East Jerusalem, providing evidence of cultic activity and possibly ...
The Jerusalem Post Blogs16h
IDF readies to receive hostages returning from Gaza
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Ronen Bar, head of the Shin Bet security services attends a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks annual Holocaust ...