44 pieces found hidden in base of wall at Banias archaeological site, assessed to have been stored by owner fleeing invaders with the hope of one day recovering treasure

Traces of hallucinogen found in pottery from Tel Yehud; with new scientific protocols at sites in Israel, discovery may soon be just one of many exciting new 'firsts'

2,700-year-old inscribed papyrus, a letter to 'Ishmael' written in early Hebrew script, joins only two others from biblical times. But that's just the beginning of the story

Considered one of the most precious materials in antiquity, 1,500 ivory fragments discovered in ongoing City of David excavations open debate about a more globalized Holy City

Between two mosques in Rahat, archaeologists uncover an opulent mansion with a finished basement that likely belonged to a wealthy landowner in the early Islamic Period

The discovery of the remains of a fortified city was shown to be the first archaeological site in the region verified to be from the era of King David.

530 so-called 'astragali' found in southern Israel inscribed with instructions and game roles, as well as names of deities, among them Eros, Hermes and Nike

Mosaic found at apparent church site in biblical Bethsaida includes dedication to 'Head and Leader of the Heavenly Messengers,' a term for Peter, first disciple of Jesus

Computer calculations of 70 CE Roman arsenal uncovered in excavations in Jerusalem demonstrate veracity of Jewish historian Josephus's report of intense fighting near Third Wall

Currency minted during reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius in 2nd century CE; discovered on seabed during survey carried out by Israel Antiquities Authority’s Marine Archaeology Unit