JERUSALEM (RNS) — Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University and the Israel Antiquities Authority have discovered a remnant of a massive ancient moat in Jerusalem that fortified the city during the time ...

Archaeologists in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem have discovered massive fortifications that would have protected the city in ancient times. "This is a dramatic discovery that opens up a ...

JERUSALEM (AP) — Last week, archaeologists finished excavating the most complete part ever discovered of the foundations of the walls, which surrounded Jerusalem during the time of the Hasmonean ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. THIS SEAL, dated to the First Temple period, features Hebrew writing that reads: ‘Natan-melech the king’s servant,’ which is a ...

Archaeologists have discovered an "extremely rare and unusual" ancient stone amulet in Jerusalem that could change our understanding on the prevalence of reading and writing in antiquity. Emil Aladjem ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. An "extremely rare and unusual" ancient stone artifact—thought to be around 2,700 years old—has been discovered in ...

Jerusalem has long been a topic of interest due to its rich tradition and historical significance. In biblical times, Jerusalem’s society was rigid and brutal, an extension of the threats which faced ...

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient dam in Jerusalem's City of David, not far from the body of water where Jesus famously healed a blind man. Officials noted in an Aug. 30 release that the wall ...

Archaeologists are now using cosmic ray muon imaging to see underground without digging. This new technique has successfully ...

JERUSALEM — Off an East Jerusalem side street, between an olive orchard and an abandoned hotel, sit a few piles of rubble that are yielding important insights into Jerusalem's history. They come from ...

JERUSALEM (AP) — Archaeologists have finished uncovering the longest continuous remains of an ancient wall that encircled Jerusalem, including possible evidence of a 2,100-year-old ceasefire between ...