Missing section of 8th-7th century BCE fortification puts in question narrative of 2 Kings in which conquering Babylonians 'tore down Jerusalem's walls on every side'

Bar-Ilan University archaeologists find Great Revolt coin at Khirbat Jib'it and one from Bar-Kokhba Revolt in nearby cliffs, indicating Jewish presence further north than thought

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Excavations in Judean foothills uncover small jug from 1,100 BCE that could be inscribed with 'Jerubbaal'; 1st evidence of a name from Book of Judges on a contemporary artifact

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One of the most significant public buildings from the Second Temple period ever uncovered; new pathways in Western Wall Tunnels provide 2nd life to underground ancient Jerusalem

In Numbers 11: 5-6, the freed Hebrews, fed on a manna-only diet, lament the rich variety of food they gave up in leaving Egypt -- including watermelon

A new pathway offers intimate views off 'backstage' area where gladiators and beasts waited, before being released to the arena to meet their fate

Researcher says 120,000-year-old remains are likely from 'some of the last survivors of a once very dominant group in the Middle East'

Israel Antiquities Authority prehistorian Omry Barzilai puts a human face on early man, who he claims evidence shows was a lot like us