Tag: Ancient Roots Israel
1.5-million-year-old human vertebra uncovered in Israel’s Jordan Valley
Israeli archeologists have discovered a 1.5-million-years-old human vertebra—the earliest evidence of an ancient human discovered in the country, according to a report published Wednesday in the peer-reviewed journal Scientific Reports.
The study was a joint project...
The story of the Maccabees comes to life in the Lachish Forest
A fortress dating to the Hellenistic Era that the Hasmoneans burned to the ground has been excavated in an Israel Antiquities Authority dig in the Lachish Forest, the IAA announced on Tuesday.
IAA archaeologists explained...
Secrets of the Cave of the Patriarchs exposed
On Aug. 25, 1859, Italian archaeologist and engineer Ermette Pierotti tried to sneak into the sanctuary at the Cave of the Patriarchs with the assistance of some Muslim friends. But before they had even...
Rare biblical ‘Balm of Gilead’ engraving found on 2,000-year-old seal in Jerusalem
The Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday the discovery in eastern Jerusalem of an ancient amethyst seal bearing the first known depiction of the plant known as “Balm of Gilead.”
The engraving on the 2,000-year-old...
‘Missing’ section of wall defending Jerusalem prior to Babylonian conquest unearthed in Old City
Archaeological excavations at the City of David National Park in the Old City of Jerusalem have unearthed the remains of an Iron Age city wall, constructed in the First Temple era, which was designed...
Pendant warding off ‘evil eye’ may shed light on Jewish life in Talmudic period
An ancient pendant that was just handed over to Israel’s National Treasures Center by a family member of the woman who found it 40 years ago near the ruins of an ancient synagogue on...
1,600-year-old mosaic pavement unearthed in central Israel to be placed on display
A 1,600-year-old mosaic pavement that was uncovered recently in Yavne in central Israel will be placed on display at the city’s cultural center, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced on Monday.
The project is a...
Ten fabulous fortresses in Israel
When you think of Israel, castles aren’t the first thing that comes to mind, which is a shame considering that the country boasts some truly magnificent ones. Some date back thousands of years, while...
Ten of the most beautiful buildings in Jerusalem
Jerusalem is full of beautiful buildings—everywhere you walk, both old and new, religious and secular, ancient and modern.
While everyone has favorites, ISRAEL21c chose these 10 to best represent a variety of unique structures from different eras.
The...
Nine magnificent ancient mosaics of Israel
For such a small country, Israel sure boasts a huge number of ancient mosaics—some 7,000 of them, to be precise.
And those are just the ones that have been discovered and registered, with new archaeological...