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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 433

archaeology in Israel

Graphic showing the entrance to the ritual area found in the Manot Cave. 1, 2 and 3 indicate rows of stalagmites separating area from the rest of the cave. (courtesy/PNAS open access/CC- BY)
Archaeology
Earliest worship: Evidence of 35,000-year-old prehistoric rites found in northern Israel
By Gavriel Fiske
Researchers hail discovery of ritual complex at Manot Cave as ‘a global breakthrough,’ marking the oldest such findings in the Levant
Graphic showing the entrance to the ritual area found in the Manot Cave. 1, 2 and 3 indicate rows of stalagmites separating area from the rest of the cave. (courtesy/PNAS open access/CC- BY)
December 10, 2024, 4:26 pm
Earliest worship: Evidence of 35,000-year-old prehistoric rites found in northern Israel
Researchers hail discovery of ritual complex at Manot Cave as ‘a global breakthrough,’ marking the oldest such findings in the Levant
By Gavriel Fiske
The fragment of a colorful bowl, originating in 16th century China, found on Mt. Zion in jerusalem. (Emil Aladjem/IAA)
December 3, 2024, 3:19 pm
Mount Zion dig unearths 16th century Chinese porcelain bowl fragment
Researchers say the find, with the earliest Chinese inscription discovered in Israel, is a sign of trade ties between the Ottoman Empire and the Ming Dynasty
By Gavriel Fiske
A spindle whorl found at Nahal Ein Gev II, held up in front of a 3D model. (courtesy Hebrew University/Daniel Rolider for Smithsonian-Magazine)
November 13, 2024, 9:05 pm
12,000-year-old Stone Age site in Israel reveals first evidence of wheel technology
Over 100 small stone objects from Neolithic period are the earliest instance of ‘spindle whorls,’ used to spin fibers into yarn, predating previously known textile tools by 4,000 years
By Gavriel Fiske
Aerial photograph of the IAA excavation near Beit Shemesh, in a photo released on October 29, 2024. (Emil Aladjem/IAA)
October 29, 2024, 6:34 pm
5,000-year-old site near Beit Shemesh offers clues to how cities developed in Israel
Ancient inhabitants could have been precursors to biblical Canaanites; temple building found to contain unique collection of intact miniature, ritual ceramic vessels
By Gavriel Fiske
A jug handle stamp impression showing that the contects beloged to the Kingdom of Judah administration, found at an 8th century BCE site in Jerusalem. (courtesy IAA)
October 10, 2024, 4:12 pm
The taxman cometh: Jerusalem dig shows tribute system after biblical revolt against Assyria
Remains of buildings and a collection of stamped jar handles for the first time offer clues to how agricultural produce in the Jerusalem area was distributed to the empire
By Gavriel Fiske
Dr. Sarah Sallon, director of the Louis Borick Natural Medicine Research Center at the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem, with 'Sheba' in 2010. (Guy Eisner)
September 18, 2024, 4:29 pm
Tree grown from ancient mystery seed found in cave could be source of biblical balm
Identified as species of Commiphora, part of the frankincense and myrrh family, plant lacks fragrance but medical compound suggests possible link with Bible’s ‘tsori’
By Sue Surkes
Troops of the Yiftah Brigade carry out a drill in northern Israel, in a handout photo published September 6, 2024. (Israel Defense Forces)
September 16, 2024, 2:15 pm
Daily Briefing Sept. 16: Day 346 – Has the window closed for diplomacy in the north?
Political reporter Tal Schneider on US special envoy’s renewed efforts, arrests of protesters; reporter Gavriel Fiske on teaching war in schools, breaking news from the past
By ToI Staff
A rare Bronze Era jar, newly reassembled, returned to public exhibition after a four-year-old accidentally broke it in August during a visit to the Hecht Museum in Haifa, on September 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)
September 11, 2024, 10:58 pm
3,500-year-old jug smashed by 4-year-old is back on display — still not behind a barrier
Weeks after incident went viral, Haifa’s Hecht Museum exhibits restored artifact in its usual place, with cracks deliberately visible, using the mishap as an educational experience
By Gavriel Fiske
Aerial view of the historical Masada fortress, near the Dead Sea, December 3, 2021.(Moshe Shai/Flash90)
September 6, 2024, 1:05 am
Masada legend upended: ‘The Romans came, saw and conquered, quickly and brutally’
The costly Roman operation was likely undertaken only after Masada-based Jewish forces raided nearby Ein Gedi and disrupted production of balsam, a precious commodity, TAU prof says
By Gavriel Fiske
Rare First Temple-era seal found in Jerusalem, in an image released on August 29, 2023. (Emil Aladjem/IAA)
August 29, 2024, 11:43 am
‘Extremely rare, beautiful’ First Temple-era ‘genie’ seal discovered in Jerusalem
2,700-year-old stone seal is inscribed with the words ‘Yehoʼezer son of Hoshʼayahu’; its image of a protective winged demon or genie betrays Assyrian influence
By Gavriel Fiske
Restoration work on the Roman tombs in Ashkelon, in an image released on August 27, 2023. (Emil Aladjem, IAA)
August 28, 2024, 1:42 pm
Unique Roman-era tombs with intricate wall paintings to be open to public in Ashkelon
Two tomb structures, used for generations by wealthy families in the ancient coastal city, were discovered decades ago but only recently restored
By Gavriel Fiske
The shattered 3,500-year old jar at the Hecht Museum in Haifa, in an image released on August 27, 2024. (courtesy Hecht Museum)
August 28, 2024, 11:04 am
Kid shatters 3,500-year-old jar in Haifa museum, gets invited back
The Hecht Museum says it has no plans to change its long-held policy of displaying certain items ‘without barriers or glass walls’
By Gavriel Fiske
Rare gladd vessels discovered in a ancient Jerusalem drainage channel, in an image released August 13, 2024. (Eliyahu Yanai/City of David)
August 13, 2024, 12:11 pm
Detritus from ancient Jerusalem drainage channel captures moment of city’s destruction
Excavation reveals rare glass and ceramic vessels, oil lamps, tableware and food remains, offering insight into state of city in period before its sacking by Rome in 70 CE
By Gavriel Fiske
An ancient quarry discovered in Jerusalem's Har Hotzvim neighborhood, in a picture released August 1, 2024. (Emil Aladjem/IAA)
August 1, 2024, 12:47 pm
Massive Second Temple-era stone quarry uncovered in Jerusalem industrial area
Stones, some weighing up to 2.5 tons, were likely used during King Herod’s many construction projects in the first century BCE
By Gavriel Fiske
The Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel. (Emil Aladjem/IAA)
July 1, 2024, 12:16 pm
IAA offers sneak peek tours of long-awaited new campus
Official opening of facility near the Israel Museum in Jerusalem still at least a year away
By Gavriel Fiske
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