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.
The acquisition was announced four years after metal detectorist Mariusz Stepien uncovered the hoard in a field.
In 2016, Iraqi forces retook control of the site of ancient Nimrud, and since then, reconstruction efforts have been taking place in an attempt to repair the damage caused by ISIS.
The site resembles the Scythian burials described by Herodotus, including the "phantom horsemen"—vertically installed figures of people and horses sacrificed at the top of the Scythian king's mound.
Adolescents were sacrificed to their close relatives during funerals of high-status individuals in the Mocha culture.
The game, discovered in 1977, includes a decorated wooden board featuring a snake motif, 27 carved pieces, and four uniquely shaped dice.
Excavations revealed the graves of three highly respected and wealthy Viking women from the early ninth century.
Many hammams are being restored to revive this age-old practice, becoming favorites among both tourists and locals.
The tomb is believed to belong to a soldier nicknamed "Flaccus," whose name was deduced from the inscription "FLAC" carved on a bowl found among the funerary objects.
Archaeologists uncover hidden 3,900-year-old tomb of Egyptian priestess in Asyut.
The ship, measuring 8.10 meters in length, is exceptional as one of the few complete Phoenician ships found to date.
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