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israelandstuffcom | January 3, 2018

2,700 yr-old seal with, ‘Governor of Jerusalem’ found near Western Wall

Seal was discovered in Jerusalem’s Old City during excavation of First Temple era building near Western Wall Plaza.
• Israel Antiquities Authority says artifact was likely attached to shipment or sent as souvenir on behalf of the governor.

By Yori Yalon, Reuters and Israel Hayom Staff

Israeli archaeologists revealed a 2,700-year-old clay seal impression that they said belonged to a biblical governor of Jerusalem.

The artifact, inscribed in an ancient Hebrew script as “belonging to the governor of the city,” was likely attached to a shipment or sent as a souvenir on behalf of the governor, the most prominent local position held in Jerusalem at the time, the Israel Antiquities Authority said. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: First Temple, IAA, Israel Antiquities Authority, Israel archaeology, Western Wall

israelandstuffcom | November 17, 2015

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Newly Discovered Roman-era Mosaic Opened to the Public

Israel opens for public viewing a 1,700 yr-old mosaic floor recently discovered during the construction of a new visitor center in Lod.

By Ynet

A 1,700-year-old mosaic floor uncovered in Lod was opened for public viewing for the first time on Monday. The mosaic was discovered during the building of a visitor center meant to display another mosaic that had been found in the same place 20 years ago. “At that time Lod was called Diospolis and was the district capital, until it was replaced by Ramla after the Muslim conquest. The building was used for a very long time,” Dr. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: archaeology, Byzantine, IAA, mosaic

israelandstuffcom | March 9, 2015

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Tourists find 2,300 year-old jewelry in Israel’s Galilee

Members of the Israel Caving Club uncovered a rare treasure including silver coins minted during the reign of Alexander the Great who conquered Israel during the Hellenestic period.

By Itay Blumenthal

Israeli tourists discovered a rare treasure trove filled with 2,300-year-old coins, and silver and copper objects inside a cave in northern Israel.

Jewelry found in ancient cave. (Photo: IAA)

Jewelry found in ancient cave. – Photo: Israel Antiquities Authority

“Thanks to the work of honest citizens, we will be able to better understand the history of Israel,” said Amir Ganor, director of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

About two weeks ago, members of the Israel Caving Club – Reuven Zachai, his son Chen and friend Lior Hiloni – went out on a preparation trip in a large stalactite cave in northern Israel before the rest of the club members joined in. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: archeology, cave, IAA

israelandstuffcom | February 17, 2015

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Divers find largest treasure of gold coins ever discovered in Israel

Israel Antiquities Authority official applauds the 5 divers for reporting their found treasure: ‘They discovered gold & have a heart of gold that loves the country & its history.’

By JPOST.COM STAFF

The largest treasure of gold coins discovered in Israel was found in recent weeks on the seabed in the ancient harbor in Caesarea National Park, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said on Tuesday.

Gold coins found at ancient port in Caesarea. – Photo: CARLA AMIT- ISRAEL ANTIQUITIES AUTHORITY

A group of divers from the diving club in the harbor reported the find to the IAA whose officials then went with the divers to the location with a metal detector and uncovered almost 2,000 gold coins from the Fatimid period (eleventh century CE) in different denominations: a dinar, half dinar and quarter dinar, of various dimensions and weight.

Category: Innovations & Discoveries, Israel News | Tags: Caesarea National Park, IAA, Israel Antiquities Authority

israelandstuffcom | January 22, 2014

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Byzantine period church unearthed near the Haredi community

Archeological findings reveal beautifully preserved 1,500-year old mosaic and 5 written engravings in the impressive 22-meter long basilica building partitioned by white marble columns.

By Matan Tzuri

An archeology excavation mission being conducted in southern Israel revealed an impressive and yet unknown church covered with a breathtaking Byzantine mosaic.

The Byzantine mosaic – Photo: IAA

The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) discovery Wednesday near the Haredi community of Aluma near Kiryat Gat took place in wake of the prior discovery of the ruins of the infrastructure of what is believed to be an ancient city.

Archeologists believe the church served as a main altar for Christian ritual sacrifice roughly 1,500 years ago. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: archaeology, Church, IAA

israelandstuffcom | January 7, 2014

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‘King David’s Castle’ to be Revealed January 17

The major archaeological discovery points to a Davidic royal castle in Nahal Refaim.

It’s location, a secret, and will be announced in 10 days.

By Gil Ronen

The location of a major archaeological find that was kept secret until now will be revealed to the public on Friday, next week. The find is being touted as a royal castle that could have belonged to Israel’s most celebrated king – the Bible’s King David.

The find is a decorated carved stone known as “a proto-aeolic capital” that is connected to a column. Only 30 such capitals have been found in Israel so far, and only five of them were found in areas in which Biblical-era kings lived. Continue Reading »

Category: Israel News | Tags: archaeology, IAA, Israel Antiquities Authority, Kfar Etzion, King David

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2,700 yr-old seal with, ‘Governor of Jerusalem’ found near Western Wall

Seal was discovered in Jerusalem’s Old City during excavation of First Temple era building near Western Wall Plaza. • Israel Antiquities Authority says artifact was likely attached to shipment or sent as souvenir on behalf of the governor.

Newly Discovered Roman-era Mosaic Opened to the Public

Israel opens for public viewing a 1,700 yr-old mosaic floor recently discovered during the construction of a new visitor center in Lod.

Tourists find 2,300 year-old jewelry in Israel’s Galilee

Members of the Israel Caving Club uncovered a rare treasure including silver coins minted during the reign of Alexander the Great who conquered Israel during the Hellenestic period.

Divers find largest treasure of gold coins ever discovered in Israel

Israel Antiquities Authority official applauds the 5 divers for reporting their found treasure: ‘They discovered gold & have a heart of gold that loves the country & its history.’

Byzantine period church unearthed near the Haredi community

Archeological findings reveal beautifully preserved 1,500-year old mosaic and 5 written engravings in the impressive 22-meter long basilica building partitioned by white marble columns.

‘King David’s Castle’ to be Revealed January 17

The major archaeological discovery points to a Davidic royal castle in Nahal Refaim.

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• Israel Antiquities Authority says artifact was likely attached to shipment or sent as souvenir on behalf of the governor.