archeological dig

2,600-year-old seal bearing name of First Temple-era official discovered in Jeruslam

The seal reads “(belonging) to Nathan-Melech, Servant of the King,” who is found in the Bible in the second book of Kings, 23:11.

By Marcy Oster April 1, 2019 7:47 am

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Israeli archaeologists say they found the ring of Jesus’ killer

(JTA) — Israeli researchers say they have found a ring that belonged to Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect who had Jesus crucified. The copper alloy jewelry was one of the artifacts found during a 1968-69 dig unearthing a section of a tomb and palace belonging to the biblical King Herod near Bethlehem in the West […]

November 30, 2018 11:12 am

Roman theater, Western Wall Tunnels

Western Wall dig uncovers ancient Roman theater

The discovery confirms historical writings that describe a theater near the Temple Mount from the Second Temple period.

October 16, 2017 8:51 am

Roman period frescoes found at Galilee site

August 11, 2016 6:00 am

Diggers in Lithuania unearth complex that housed Vilna Gaon’s synagogue

July 15, 2016 3:40 am

Seal impression of Judean king discovered at foot of Temple Mount

December 2, 2015 8:35 am

Jerusalem family renovating home uncovers 2,000-year-old mikvah

July 1, 2015 2:35 pm

Ancient water tunnel discovered in eastern Jerusalem

January 10, 2014 7:06 am

Haredim riot in Jaffa over excavations

By Marcy Oster June 16, 2010 8:02 pm

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