City of David

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

Remains of Greek fortress conquered by Maccabees uncovered in Jerusalem

Just in time for Hanukkah, Israeli archaeologists have found the remains of the fortress from which Greeks controlled Jerusalem during the time of the Maccabees.

November 3, 2015 3:18 pm

Only force can protect antiquities from ISIS, says expert

Antiquities tracker Col. Matthew Bogdanos says he can’t do anything to protect Middle Eastern treasures from ISIS unless the U.S. takes direction action.

September 3, 2015 4:11 pm