Israel is one of the most archaeologically rich countries in the world, with sites spanning tens of thousands of years, from prehistoric settlements to classical civilizations.

Take a closer look at Israel’s vast trove of buried artifacts and relics, a testament to the land’s enduring significance in the region across millennia.

Nohar Shahar of the Israel Antiquities Authority: 'This expands our understanding of Caesarea's layout and wealth of archaeological treasures.'

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

IAA researchers believe that the object, upon which originally the demon image alone appeared, was worn as an amulet around the neck of a man named Hoshʼayahu.

'Into the channel’s mouth were swept the detritus of the life above Jerusalem’s main street, where they remained preserved between the walls just as they were at the moment of the city’s destruction,' explained excavation director.

The cache of four swords and a shafted javelin-like weapon called a pilum was found in a crevice in a cave in the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve near the Dead Sea.

The 300-meter portion of a Second Temple period aqueduct in Jerusalem is the longest such continuous stretch ever found in the city.

The 2,000-year-old coin features the inscription "Holy Jerusalem" in ancient Hebrew script.

According to the Antiquities Authority, the hiding caves of the site known as 'Einat Shu’a' are likely related to the Jewish revolts against the Roman Empire.

The inscription is believed to be a receipt or payment instruction related to commercial transactions during the Second Temple period.

The Roman-era ship sank in a storm along with architectural elements likely intended for a temple or theater.

The family was given a certificate of appreciation.

A recent archaeological discovery in Jerusalem points to an interesting chapter in the city's fascinating history.

'At first, I thought it was a toy lying in the dirt, but an inner voice said to me: ‘Pick it up and turn it over!’ explained Gilad Stern of the Israel Antiquities Authority Educational Center.

On Tuesday evening, suspicious figures were seen approaching ancient site and entering the cave covering over the rock-hewn water well, located on the southern side of the site.

A new research project sheds light on the power of the Roman army and the locations of their attack on Jerusalem in the battle that led to the destruction of the Second Temple.

Coins retrieved by the Israel Antiquities Authority date the farmstead to the second half of the second century BCE.

Inscriptions were meant to provide magical protection from curses, demons, disease and pests.

Archeological find thought to be remains of a Byzantine church compound.

'The stories of the Maccabees are coming to life before our eyes,' enthused the Israel Antiquities Authority director. 'It is extremely exciting.'

The seal, further evidence of Jewish Temple life in Jerusalem, was found during a soil sifting project, operated by the City of David in the Zurim Valley National Park.

Yavne was a global wine powerhouse about 1,500 years ago: a huge and well-designed industrial estate from the Byzantine period, with a very impressive wine production complex.

Animal bones and pottery found in the septic tank could shed light on the lifestyle and diet of people living at that time, as well as ancient diseases.

The history of Tel Aviv suburb Ramat Hasharon goes back much further than previously thought.

Korazim National Park, where the coin was found, preserves impressive remains of a Jewish village from the Talmudic period, including the remains of a magnificent synagogue.

This is the first time that the name Jerubbaal has been found outside the Bible in an archaeological context – in a stratum dated to around 1,100 BCE, the period of the Judges.

Archaeologists uncovered the intact egg in an ancient cesspit dating from the Byzantine era, but it cracked while being examined

The new Israeli national park will let scuba divers swim through 2,000 year old historic ruins.

'The uniqueness of the current object is that it is only half a face,' said Dr. Baruch, with researchers debating as to whether it actually served as a lamp or was used in some sort of ceremonial ritual.

The multicolored mosaic pavement, dating back to the Byzantine period, was uncovered during the development of a new neighborhood.

Teams of diggers rappelled down a dangerous mountain cliff to find dozens of fragments of a 2,000-year-old biblical scroll and more.

During a family outing, Zvi Ben-David stumbled upon a two millennia-old pottery figurine.

Ido Gardi 'demonstrated exemplary civic behavior and we hope that he will act as an example for others who discover ancient finds.'

Archaeological find gives a glimpse into the wardrobe of King David and King Solomon from 3000 years ago.

Archeologists find trove of evidence that after the Bar Kochva revolt against Rome, the area was populated by a mix of Jews, Christians and Pagans.

Israelis discovered more evidence of the Jewish people’s civilization in the Holy Land during the Biblical epoch.

This ancient stone mikveh from the Second Temple period was carved out of the site and moved to a nearby kibbutz to be preserved.

Police forensic handwriting expert teams up with archaeologists to make major discoveries about life during biblical times.