Archaeologists Find Egyptian Sphinx at Tel Hazor

Fascinating Look at The Temple Mount's Largest Stone

Interesting information on this largest of all stones of the Temple wall.

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Archaeologists Discover Tomb in Judean Foothills

An archaeological site in the Judean hills near Jerusalem has revealed much about ancient life in the region.

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A Perfectly Designed Ancient Grinding Stone

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Second Temple-Period Ritual Bath Discovered Near Kibbutz Zor'a

A plastered building, probably a ritual bath ( mikve), dating to the Second Temple period (first century BCE-first century CE) was exposed in an archaeological excavation the Israel Antiquities…

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Biblical King Hezekiah Official Seal Found in Ancient Trash Dump

A 2,700-year-old royal seal bearing the mark of the biblical King Hezekiah has been unearthed in Jerusalem.

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5,000 Year Old City, Largest in Ancient Israel, Exposed in Sharon Valley

Excavations at an archaeological research site, En Esur (Ein Asawir), located near Wadi Ara north of Tel Aviv in the Sharon Valley have uncovered a 5000 year old city about ten times the size of…

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Hiking and Finding in Israel

When hiking you might be thinking you may be lucky if you see a deer, a pretty bird, or a nice sunrise.

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The Real Tomb of the Maccabees?

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The Most Exciting Moments in Unearthing Jerusalem

Watch archaeologist Helene Machline recount her most exciting moments digging up ancient Jerusalem at the City of David.⚒️ What excites you the most about finds at the City of David? History meeting…

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Subterranean System Hewn in the Bedrock from the 2nd Temple Period

The Israel Antiquities Authority has uncovered some fascinating 2,000-year-old excavations in the area of the Western Wall Plaza and Tunnels, in the “Beit Straus” complex, beneath the entrance lobby…

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Second Synagogue Discovery at Magdala, First Century

On December 12th, 2021, the Israel Antiquities Authority together with the company “Y.G. Contractual” and the University of Haifa announced the discovery of a second synagogue in the western sector…

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The Siege of Jerusalem

The siege of Jerusalem in the year 70CE was a decisive event in the first Jewish-Roman War. It was followed by the fall of Masada in 73CE.

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Important Ancient Inscription Unearthed Near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem

A 1500 year old mosaic floor, with a Greek inscription, was discovered near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem.

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Jerusalem Day 2021 - A Tale of Two Coins

Zev Orenstein, director of International Affairs in the City of David, discusses two bronze coins depicting events in the city of Jerusalem two thousand years apart.

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