Artifact discovered near today's Ashkelon, the oldest copper fishhook discovered in the region, demonstrates mastery of copper technology, say archaeologists
Israel Antiquities Authority teams up with residents from central town of Shoham during Good Deeds Day to spruce up 1,800-year-old spot for travelers to take a break
Archaeologists baffled as they uncover new elements of Old City fortifications, including parts of a huge rock-hewn trench; discoveries made during infrastructure work
Museum staff, Antiquities Authority and architects collaborated to safeguard archaeology while finding creative solutions for making museum navigable for people with disabilities
Coin found in remains of building from the Second Temple era, was likely used to pay annual tax for worship at the site; most coins of this type are bronze
Tour guide for eighth-grade pupils in Azor comes up with finding, which likely depicts an ancient Egyptian pharaoh bestowing authority on local Canaanite ruler
Expert claims to decipher ancient script on tablet he believes was used in voodoo ceremony; Antiquities Authority awaits further 'scientific research and publication'
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