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Eilat Mazar

Tiny, 3,000-year-old gold pendant found in the Ophel area in Jerusalem, thought to be of Phoenician origin. (courtesy AIBA/Reese Zoellner)
February 27, 2024, 3:11 pm
Tiny First Temple-era Phoenician pendant is ‘earliest gold artifact’ found in Jerusalem
Just 4 millimeters on a side, the item could provide evidence that Phoenicians were in Jerusalem 3,000 years ago, archaeologist says
By Gavriel Fiske
Archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar and several of her prominent finds. (Hebrew University/Ouria Tadmor)
May 26, 2021, 8:22 pm
Fearless pioneering biblical archaeologist Eilat Mazar dies at 64
Hebrew University scholar who unearthed ‘King David’s palace’ leaves a lasting contribution to the understanding of the archaeology and history of ancient Israel and Jerusalem
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Israel Antiquities Authority professionals assess damage at the Robinson's Arch section of the Western Wall after a stone fell on July 23, 2018. (Hannah Estrin)
August 29, 2018, 7:31 pm
Still no budget for conservation at Western Wall section where boulder fell
Antiquities Authority says it’s ‘ready to get to work’ shoring up wall adjacent to egalitarian prayer area, but government isn’t transferring necessary funds
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Daniella Goldberg stands later on Monday, July 23, 2018, at the site where a large chunk of stone dislodged from the Western Wall in Jerusalem Old City that day, at the mixed-gender prayer section. The boulder fell close to where she was praying. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 24, 2018, 4:57 pm
Western Wall not about to crumble, experts say after stone comes crashing down
Hebrew University academics emphasize that while constant monitoring and a early warning system are necessary, the monumental Herodian-era site should stay open to the public
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
The egalitarian prayer platform at the Western Wall's Robinson's Arch archaeological area. (Eilat Mazar)
July 22, 2018, 10:08 am
Is evidence of Temple’s destruction being destroyed by a bid for Jewish unity?
Archaeologist Prof. Dan Bahat files a High Court petition to stop Western Wall construction. What is the archaeology that is currently covered, and what is in the provisional plan?
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Stephen Flurry, president of Herbert W. Armstrong College in Edmon, Oklahoma, and archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar at a reception in Jerusalem's King David Hotel on June 10, 2018. (courtesy)
June 15, 2018, 4:09 am
Why a world premiere of precious biblical artifacts is in quiet Oklahoma
Through August 19, a select few in the middle of America’s vast Bible Belt can see rare First Temple objects — that most may only ever see online
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
A 1951 image of the Hebrew University's Prof. Eleazar Sukenik with one of the Dead Sea Scrolls. (Department of Archaeology, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem - National Library of Israel, Schwadron collection)
April 19, 2018, 7:50 am
ToI asks the experts: What are the most important finds of Israeli archaeology?
From Dead Sea Scrolls to space-age tech, the dramatic history of the ever-developing field is indelibly entwined with that of the nation itself
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
A student from Armstrong College holds a coin discovered at the Ophel archaeological dig outside the walls of Jerusalem's Old City, where a hoard of rare bronze coins from the Jewish Revolt was recently discovered, dating to circa 66-70CE. (Eilat Mazar)
March 26, 2018, 3:49 pm
Rare trove of bronze Jewish Revolt coins unearthed near Temple Mount
Archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar’s renewed excavation in the Ophel complex uncovers hoard in cave where Jerusalem residents sought refuge during war against the Romans
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Isaiah bulla, a 2,700-year-old clay seal impression which may have belonged to the biblical prophet Isaiah. (Ouria Tadmor/© Eilat Mazar)
February 22, 2018, 7:00 am
In find of biblical proportions, seal of Prophet Isaiah said found in Jerusalem
Chanced upon near a seal identified with King Hezekiah, a tiny clay piece may be the first-ever proof of the prophet, though a missing letter leaves room for doubt
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Archaeologists claim the egalitarian platform harms the visual story of the Western Wall by hiding important archaeological artifacts. (courtesy, Eilat Mazar)
June 26, 2017, 11:39 pm
Some critics of Western Wall plan still unhappy after freeze
Archaeologist says expansion of pluralistic prayer site may still harm antiquities; feminist religious activist who opposed agreement finds little joy in reversal
By Melanie Lidman
A police officer stands in front of a makeshift partition erected ahead of an Orthodox prayer service at the mixed gender Western Wall plaza on June 14, 2016. screen capture: Facebook)
November 22, 2016, 11:21 pm
Archaeologists say pluralistic Western Wall prayer area harms historical site
In Knesset debate, experts say a platform built for prayer hampers efforts to conserve holy spot; all the more so an enlarged egalitarian space
By Ilan Ben Zion
Byzantine-era gold coins found near the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount (photo credit: courtesy Ouria Tadmor/Hebrew University)
September 9, 2013, 11:12 am
Gold treasure trove unearthed at base of Temple Mount
Byzantine-era coins and unique menorah medallion found by Hebrew University archaeologists at site abutting Southern Wall
By Ilan Ben Zion
A young boy standing next to a model of the Second Temple at the Temple Insititute in Jerusalem. (photo credit: Nati Shohat/Flash90)
July 16, 2013, 12:39 pm
Laying the groundwork for a Third Temple in Jerusalem
The Temple Institute creates vestments and ritual items for use in future temple, and lobbies for more Jewish access to the Temple Mount
By Ben Sales
Jar fragment bearing an inscription in a Canaanite language that was unearthed near Jerusalem’s Temple Mount by Hebrew University archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar.( photo credit: Dr. Eilat Mazar/ Noga Cohen-Aloro)
July 10, 2013, 4:40 pm
Oldest inscription found in Jerusalem, but no one can read it
3,000-year-old text from King David’s time, in an unknown language on the top of a jug, is earliest alphabetical writing ever found in holy city
By Stuart Winer
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