Uncovered in Jerusalem, 9 tiny unopened Dead Sea Scrolls
Researcher finds tantalizing tefillin parchments from Second Temple era, overlooked for decades and unread for 2,000 years.
View ArticleStorm God Worship: Ancient Cult Complex Discovered in Israel
A massive cult complex, dating back about 3,300 years, has been discovered at the site of Tel Burna in Israel.
View ArticleCanaanite cult site offers up its treasures after 3,300 years
Tel Burna excavation in central Israel reveals ceramic masks that could mark shrine to storm god Ba’al.
View ArticleTop 10 Biblical Archaeology Discoveries in 2014
Tel Burna and Qumran tefillin discoveries amongst the year’s most exciting finds in Biblical archaeology.
View ArticleArchaeology and Text Seminar (May 10–12, 2015)
A three-day international seminar organized by the Institute of Archaeology at Ariel University convened in Jerusalem and Ariel on May 10–12, 2015.
View ArticleDig this: Community Archaeology in Israel
Dr. Itzick Shai, an archaeologist and lecturer in Israeli heritage at Ariel University, talks to host Gilad Halpern about the excavation of Tel Burna, in the coastal lowlands in southwestern Israel.
View ArticleJewish ‘Stone Age’ factory from time of Jesus surfaces in Galilee
Near site where biblical figure is said to have turned water to wine, 2,000-year-old workshop for stone vessels comes to light.
View ArticleJewish Purification: Stone Vessel Workshop Discovered in Galilee
A 2,000-year-old stone production center points to ritual purity light.
View ArticleTop 10 Biblical Archaeology Discoveries in 2016
‘Einot Amitai amongst the year’s most exciting discoveries in Biblical archaeology.
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Pottery Restoration
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View ArticleVideo: Day on the Dig – Tel Burna
Curious about what happens on an archaeological dig? Wonder what it’s like to search for history? Click on the following link to take a look at this amazing video about Ariel University’s Tel Burna...
View ArticleVideo: ‘Einot Amitai Archaeological Project
Popular YouTube vloggers Sergio & Rhoda visited Ariel University’s ‘Einot Amitai archaeological project near Nazareth this past summer. This just released video shows highlights of their visit...
View ArticleHow Was Iron Smelted in Ancient Israel?
Researchers Build Kilns to Find Out The transition from the Copper Age to harder iron tools was a turning point for the ancient Hebrew kingdoms, but we don’t know quite how they did it. Click on the...
View Articleחוקרים הקימו כבשנים כדי להתחקות אחר תהליך ייצור הברזל בישראל הקדומה
בעזרת מייבשי שיער ומפוחים חשמליים, מנסה ד”ר עדי אליהו לאתר את המקום שממנו נחצב הברזל לפני 3,000 שנה. “יש עוד המון שאלות פתוחות, אבל בינתיים זה נראה מבטיח”, היא אומרת...
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