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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 […]

By Cnaan Liphshiz November 30, 2018 11:12 am

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

The fragments discovered in Zippori National Park contain figurative images, floral patterns and geometric motifs that shed light on Zippori, an important urban center for the area's Jews during the Roman and Byzantine periods.

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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