Magnificent Ritual Bath Discovered in Western Wall Tunnels

Magnificent Ritual Bath Discovered in Western Wall Tunnels

A large and impressive ritual bath (mikve) from the Second Temple period was recently uncovered in archaeological excavations the Israel Antiquities...

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Second Temple Period Street Discovered

Second Temple Period Street Discovered

A section of a stepped street paved in stone slabs, going south in the direction of the Shiloach Pool was discovered in excavations conducted by the...

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Rare Coins from Bar Kokhba Revolt Found in Judean Hills

Rare Coins from Bar Kokhba Revolt Found in Judean Hills

The largest cache of rare coins ever found in a scientific excavation from the period of the Bar-Kokhba revolt of the Jews against the Romans has...

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Huge Canaanite Fortress Uncovered in City of David

Huge Canaanite Fortress Uncovered in City of David

A huge Canaanite fortification of more than 3,700 years old was uncovered in archaeological excavations in the City of David. The fortification rises...

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Magnificent Roman Building Exposed in the CIty of David

Magnificent Roman Building Exposed in the CIty of David

A spacious edifice from the Roman period (third century C.E.) – apparently a mansion that belonged to a wealthy individual – was recently exposed...

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Special Exhibition: Coins From the Temple Mount

Special Exhibition: Coins From the Temple Mount

A very special exhibition opens Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at the Davidson Center in the Jerusalem Archaeological Garden. For the first time the...

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If these walls could talk: a restoration project for the Old City walls

If these walls could talk: a restoration project for the Old City walls

Since 2007, the Israel Antiquities Authority has been spearheading a major project to preserve the walls and gates of the Old City, starting with...

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Ancient Jerusalem water bridge rediscovered at Sultan's Pool

Ancient Jerusalem water bridge rediscovered at Sultan's Pool

In a city so rife with history, even modern infrastructure updates are apt to uncover ancient treasures. Such was the case when the city's Gihon...

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