Lavi family finds artifact on hike in central Israel; IAA says Byzantine-era item is a candle holder, finding is 'typical,' though not all candles had such ornaments

Building appears to have been large house of prayer that survived iconoclasm during early Islamic period and later earthquake; to be relocated for preservation, display

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

Discovered and painstakingly excavated by an olive farmer planting a tree, find sparks excitement among archeologists, but also concern it could be damaged in conflict-ravaged zone

Believed to once have been part of a Byzantine era church, massive artifact likely exposed during recent winter storms

Reports say locals have been plundering site in recent weeks; Archeologists say find likely points to nearby Roman temple or a Byzantine church

Mosaics depicting animals, hunting scenes, palm trees adorn floor; Hamas says project shows it's 'embracing its Christian brothers'

Whitish patina covering the flooring initially led archaeologists to think it was plain tiling; experts say it may have been part of a 'splendid residential building'

White supremacists and QAnon enthusiasts often display medievalist imagery in rallies and riots; what is behind their adoption of the archaic Eastern Roman Empire?

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