The first archaeological evidence of extreme asceticism practiced by nuns was discovered in Jerusalem. A female skeleton, found wrapped in chains during an excavation by the Israel Antiquities ...
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered the remains of a nun who practised an extreme form of asceticism. Dubbed “The Nun of ...
The furor erupted after the Israel Antiquities Authority moved a five-ton fallen stone from the Western Wall to an exhibition at Ben Gurion International Airport.
The exhibit, set up by the Israel Antiquities Authority, the Airports Authority, and the Heritage Ministry, tells the story of the Jewish people over 3,000 years and emphasizes the community’s ...
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The wealth of material recovered from the site is so stunning that archaeologists believe this discovery will allow research ...
The Byzantine “monk” buried in chains near Jerusalem was a woman. Credit: Matan Chocron / Israel Antiquities Authority An archaeological discovery near Jerusalem has shaken the foundations of ...
Metamorphosis of an Author” at the National Library of Israel, Jerusalem.
Ruth Patir’s videos starring animated ancient sculptures include a protest scene filmed steps from the Tel Aviv Museum of Art, where her show opens 11 March ...
Asceticism is the practice of denial of physical or psychological desires in order to attain a spiritual ideal or goal, often ...