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   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.   Byzantine period church exposed in Moshav Nes-Harim (11 Mar 2009) Beautiful mosaics and a dedicatory inscription were uncovered in a church that dates to the Byzantine period.   Royal seal impressions from the First Temple period discovered south of Jerusalem (23 Feb 2009) Royal seal impressions were discovered in excavations of the Israel Antiquities Authority at Umm Tuba, in the southern hills of Jerusalem.   Archaeological Excavations in Israel 2009 (1 Jan 2009) Second Temple sarcophagus fragment inscribed "Ben HaCohen HaGadol" - "Son of the High Priest" uncovered in Jerusalem   Hundreds of Byzantine gold coins found in excavations in Jerusalem (22 Dec 2008) A hoard comprising hundreds of gold coins was uncovered in the excavations the Israel Antiquities Authority is conducting in 'Giv‘ati car park' in the City of David, in the walls around Jerusalem National Park   First Temple era tunnel unearthed in the City of David, Jerusalem (11 Nov 2008) A water tunnel dating back to the 10th Century BCE has been discovered at the City of David that could be the "tsinnor" mentioned in the account of King David's conquest of Jerusalem.   Earliest known Hebrew text unearthed at 3,000 year old Judean fortress (30 Oct 2008) The earliest known Hebrew text has been discovered in an ancient city overlooking the area where David slew Goliath.   Rare First Temple period seal found in Jerusalem (30 Oct 2008) A rare Hebrew seal from the First Temple period, discovered in archaeological excavations in the Western Wall plaza, west of the Temple Mount, will be presented to the public today   Excavations north of Jerusalem reveal sarcophagus fragment inscribed "Son of the High Priest" (6 Oct 2008) The fragment, made of hard limestone, is engraved with an inscription in square Hebrew script, characteristic of the Second Temple period that reads: "Ben HaCohen HaGadol" - "Son of the High Priest."   Unique biblical discovery at City of David excavation site (18 Aug 2008) Head archeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar: "It is not very often that such a discovery happens in which real figures of the past shake off the dust of history and so vividly revive the stories of the Bible." 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7  >>