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Archaeological Excavations in Israel 2010

Royal seal impressions from the First Temple period discovered south of Jerusalem (Feb 2009)

An index of archeological sites in Israel

Israel's Archaeological Treasures: Photo exhibit

Jerusalem in Old Maps and Views

Bar-Ilan archaeologists uncover Philistine temple at Biblical Gath

(28 Jul 2010)

Bar-Ilan University archaeologists have uncovered two major finds in the biblical city "Gath of the Philistines" (the home of Goliath).

First in Israel: Cuneiform tablet parallel to Code of Hammurabi uncovered at Hazor

(26 Jul 2010)

Fragments of a cuneiform tablet, dating from the 18th-17th centuries BCE were found in Hebrew University of Jerusalem archaeological excavations at Hazor in the north of Israel.

12th century Gethsemane fresco to be displayed in Israel Museum

(29 Jun 2010)

Israel Antiquities Authority: This is the largest painting ever to come out of an archaeological excavation in the country.

2,000 years of water in Jerusalem

(10 May 2010)

A spectacular arched bridge that was part of the ancient aqueduct which conveyed water to the Temple Mount in Jerusalem was exposed in archaeological excavations the Israel Antiquities Authority conducted near the Sultan's Pool.

Jerusalem city wall from 10th century B.C.E. uncovered

(22 Feb 2010)

Hebrew Unviersity excavations have revealed a section of an ancient city wall of Jerusalem from the tenth century B.C.E. - possibly built by King Solomon.

1,400 year-old Byzantine wine press uncovered

(15 Feb 2010)

The press, unearthed during an excavation by the Israel Antiquities Authority, is one of the largest ever discovered in Israel.

Main road of Jerusalem from the Byzantine era exposed

(10 Feb 2010)

Archaeological excavation in the heart of the Old City confirms the description on the Madaba Map and reveals Jerusalem's main road from the Byzantine period for the first time.

Residential building from the time of Jesus exposed in Nazareth

(21 Dec 2009)

The remains were discovered in an archaeological excavation of the Israel Antiquities Authority near the Church of the Annunciation.

Archeological analysis proves Hasmonean rule extended to Negev highlands

(10 Dec 2009)

Dr. Tali Erickson-Gini of the Israel Antiquities Authority: “The Hasmonean king Alexander Jannaeus conquered Gaza and the Negev and for decades prevented the Nabataeans from using the Incense Road.”

Footprints of the builders of the Lod mosaic exposed

(15 Oct 2009)

While removing the mosaic from the ground, Israel Antiquities Authority conservators were surprised to discover 1,700 year old foot and sandal prints beneath it.

Large 2,000 year old miqve exposed in Western Wall Tunnels

(23 Sep 2009)

The large and impressive miqve was uncovered in excavations of one of the most magnificent structures from the Second Temple period ever to be uncovered.

Unique ancient synagogue exposed at Sea of Galilee

(14 Sep 2009)

A unique synagogue, dating from the Second Temple period (50 BCE-100 CE), has been exposed in archaeological excavations at Migdal, near the Sea of Galilee.

Largest-ever collection of coins from Bar-Kokhba revolt found

(9 Sep 2009)

The largest cache of rare coins ever found in a scientific excavation from the period of the Bar-Kokhba revolt of the Jews against the Romans has been discovered in a cave by researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Bar-Ilan University.

Lod mosaic to be re-exposed

(1 Jul 2009)

The 1,700 year old mosaic floor, one of the most amazing and largest in Israel, is being exposed by the Israel Antiquities Authority, in cooperation with the Municipality of Lod and residents of the city.

Excavation reveals ancient aqueduct in Jerusalem

(16 Jun 2009)

An archaeological excavation in Jerusalem has revealed an ancient aqueduct that brought water to the Sultan's Pool and to the Temple Mount, supplying clean water to the city's residents and visiting pilgrims.

First Temple period bone seal with engraved name found in Jerusalem excavations

(19 May 2009)

A bone seal, engraved with the name Shaul, from the time of the First Temple, was found in the IAA excavations in the walls around Jerusalem National Park, in the City of David.


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