Sealed wooden coffins belonged to top officials of ancient Egypt some 2,500 years ago

Stunning stone etching of two horned individuals at prayer found at mouth of rare circa-11th century citadel in Israel's north; could predate famous Geshur site, Tel Bethsaida

Newly discovered Greek inscription depicts how Athenaeus son of Susipater came all the way from Antioch to dedicate a stone pillar to the god Pan

Expert says currency reflects political turmoil in region over 1,000 years ago, with 2 coins minted in Ramle, 2 in Cairo; find made during excavations for new elevator

As apartment towers rise in West Bank town, remains of Jewish village conquered by Romans fight the elements -- and population boom -- for a chance at preservation in planned park

Dr. Donald T. Ariel joins the ToI Community's exclusive Behind the Headlines series for a deep dive into early and rare coins found in excavations in Israel

Sun god, a symbol of health and prosperity, the only member of the pagan pantheon used by Jews during the Second Temple period, says City of David archaeologist Eli Shukron

4th-century church, one of earliest in Israel, was built atop temple to Pan at spot in Banias where New Testament says Peter saw Jesus as Messiah, was told to spread his teachings

Prehistoric homo sapiens exploited a favorable climactic window to move north into Eurasia over some 8,000 years, establishing settlements at a fertile Dead Sea, researchers say

3rd century border stone discovered in secondary use under a previously unknown 14th century Mamluk roadside inn