The gemstone, which dates to the Roman or Byzantine period between the 1st and 6th centuries CE, was likely once set in a piece of jewelry.

The 7.34-meter-long manuscript, discovered in 1947 at Qumran, dates to the second century BCE and is the oldest nearly complete copy of a book from the Hebrew Bible.

Israel is investing millions in an excavation project at Sebastia, capital of the Israelite Kingdom during the reigns of Omri and Ahab, aiming to preserve the site and make it accessible to the public.

'After having publications rejected repeatedly, archaeologists learn to avoid Judea and Samaria entirely. The scientific community is effectively driven away from the area.'

Ziv’s discovery was made at the foot of Tel Azekah, a Bronze Age archaeological site associated with the biblical battle of David and Goliath.

The Chronicles story recounts the killing of King Josiah by Egyptian Pharaoh Necho at Megiddo in northern Israel in 609 BCE.

It’s so old that the Aramaic used in the stele was still being written in the Phoenician alphabet — a language that predates Aramaic.

'And Joshua passed on from Libnah, and all Israel with him, to Lachish, and encamped against it, and fought against it. And G-d delivered Lachish into the hand of Israel...

'And Ben Haddad listened to king Asa, and he sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel, and he struck Ijon and Dan and Abel-Beth Maachah and all Kinereth with all the land of Naftali' (1 Kings 15:20)

'Pharaoh, King of Egypt, had come up and conquered Gezer and burnt it in fire, and killed the Canaanite who lived in the city. He gave it as a wedding present to his daughter, Solomon’s wife, and Solomon then build up Gezer'

The Institute for Archaeological Seminars at Beit Guvrin invited families and children to visit Tel Maresha in Beit Guvrin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Israel’s Lachish region.

Up until recently, Israel has refrained from enforcement against violations of archeological sites not in Judea and Samaria's 'Area C,' which is under full Israeli control.

Hebrew University study shows that the kingdom began expanding south of Jerusalem as early as the 10th century BCE, in accordance with biblical accounts.

With a fascinating history, Biblical ruins and stunning scenery, Gath offers something for everyone.

Many of last year’s incredible finds revolutionized our understanding of Israel’s rich past (including the Biblical era).

The year 2022 was another fruitful year for archaeological discovery in the Holy Land.

Photographic technology has enabled researchers to verify that the events recorded on the stone correspond to the historical account in the Book of Kings.

'This is a landmark in the history of the human ability to write,' commented Hebrew University Professor Yosef Garfinkel.

Magnetic field reconstruction matched battle sites to Egyptian, Aramean, Assyrian and Babylonian military campaigns recounted in the Bible.

During the First Temple period, Jerusalem was the only Israelite city larger than Lachish.

If you are looking to sample great wine, enjoy beautiful nature, and see incredible archeology, the Yatir forest is waiting for you!

The Gate of Mercy, a.k.a the Shushan and Eastern Gate, is where the Messiah will enter Jerusalem and redeem Israel.

The artwork unearthed this year relates an episode from the Book of Judges, when the Israelites were oppressed for 20 years by Jabin, the king of Canaan.

Tel Aphek bears witness to incredible drama involving the Ark of the Covenant, Alexander the Great and the Jewish Revolt against Rome.

David's epic battle in Tel Azekah propelled his path to kingship.

Visitors to this historic wonder are treated to an abundance of stunning Biblical archeology.

Breathtaking views, rich history and unique archeology make Maale Adumim a must-see stop.

Hazor was the most powerful Canaanite city state when Joshua conquered the Holy Land.

Beersheva's mix of biblical history and digital prowess makes it Israel's most underrated city for tourism.

The story of Beit Shemesh did not begin in modern times, but in the Bible.

Where Zionism and medicine meet, cancer kids get their wish, 10,000 immigrants in one month, and much more!

In Israel, people who are out and about regularly stumble upon, come across or even just lean on what turn out to be ancient treasures.

Recently, archaeologists unveiled a 3,200-year-old lead tablet that was unearthed on Mount Ebal in Samaria, the biblical heartland.

Turkish officials denied reports that they had agreed to return the 2,700-year-old Siloam Inscription to Israel.

This wall is a living witness to one of history’s greatest miracles.

32 lives saved in one month, Purim extravaganza for special kids, Falafel kerfuffle, and much more!

Thanks to uniquely fertile conditions, the produce of Ginosar matures faster.

Many amazing archeological finds in 2021 dramatically changed our understanding of Israel’s rich history.

Many of last year’s incredible finds revolutionized our understanding of Israel’s rich past

Ancient Migdal, by the Galilee, is as beautiful as it is historic.