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Second Temple Era Quarry Discovered in Jerusalem Hi-Tech Park
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
One of the largest quarries ever found in Jerusalem was discovered in a hi-tech park, providing a glimpse into the city's Second Temple period, the Israeli Antiquities Authority said on Thursday
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Jerusalem moat discovery solves puzzle of biblical era fortifications
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Measuring at least nine meters deep and 30 meters wide, the moat served as a formidable barrier between the city's upper and lower sections. Perpendicular cliffs on both sides of the moat rendered it virtually impassable.
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Israeli archaeologists find earliest evidence of biblical scarlet dye
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The rare textile, 3,800-years-old and less than two cm in size, was uncovered in the "Cave of Skulls" northeast of Jerusalem during excavations aimed at preserving heritage finds and preventing antiquities theft. The woolen weft threads were dyed red, while the linen warp threads remained un
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Abu Dhabi, Fujairah Tourism Departments to boost museum visits, knowledge
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The partnership, signed by Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, Under-Secretary of DCT Abu Dhabi, and Saeed Al Samahi, General Director of Fujairah Tourism and Antiquities Department, will allow the entities to exchange knowledge and expertise, develop joint training programmes, and engage local and g
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Israeli excavation reveals first evidence of little-known Gallus revolt ag
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The 94 silver and bronze coins, dating from 221 to 354 CE, were hidden in the building's foundations and likely intended to be retrieved once the turmoil subsided.
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Golden glimpse into the past: 2,300-year-old ring found in Jerusalem
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Archaeologists discovered a remarkably well-preserved 2,300-year-old ring of a child from the Hellenistic period at an excavation in Jerusalem's City of David archaeological park, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Monday
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'Like a greeting from Christian pilgrims': Archaeologists find 1,500-yr-ol
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The church lies adjacent to an ancient Roman road connecting the Mediterranean port of Gaza to Beer-Sheva, the main city of the Negev.
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Student discovers Roman-era lamp during school trip
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
While students stopped for lunch near the late Roman fort of Mezad Tzafir, Yonatan Frankel's curiosity led him to pick up what he initially thought was a simple stone.
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Israeli archaeologists find rare 1,900-year-old coin from Bar Kochba Revol
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The nearly 1,900-year-old coin was unearthed in the Metsoke Ha'Atakim Nature Reserve near the Dead Sea
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101 antiquities seized by Customs handed over to Archaeological Survey of
Updated : 2 years ago IST
While handing over customs-seized antiquities to the ASI, the Union Finance Minister stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been making sure that stolen artefacts and antiquities are brought back to India from various countries for which bilateral negotiations keep on taking place.
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Israeli archaeologists uncover 1,800-year-old roman military base
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Archaeologists uncovered the remains of an ancient Roman legionary base in northern Israel dating back 1,800 years, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Wednesday.
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Egypt: Newly restored tomb of Neferhotep in Luxor opens to tourists
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
According to Ahram Online, the tomb, located in the Al-Khokha area on Luxor's West Bank, was opened during a ceremony by Mostafa Waziry, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, and Gonzalo Urriolabeitia, Argentina's ambassador to Cairo.
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