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How Did King David Conquer Jerusalem?

Discover how David and his men conquered the Jebusites.

2000 Year Old Mikveh in Western Wall Tunnel

A large and impressive ritual bath (miqve) from the end of the Second Temple period was uncovered in archaeological excavations the Israel Antiquities Authority is carrying out in the Western Wall…

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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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King Herod Artifacts Unearthed

JERUSALEM (AP) -- Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old clay wine jug inscribed with the name of King Herod, along with some of the first evidence of daily life at the Masada…

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1,800 Year Old Hebrew Inscription Uncovered in Galilee

The artifact was discovered during renovations at a synagogue.

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Archeologists Uncover Finest Example of Israelite-era Home

Four-room structure at Tel Shikmona site near Haifa also boasts mosaics, artifacts testifying to the considerable wealth of its owners. An archeological dig near Haifa recently uncovered a…

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A Hoard of 426 Coins of Pure Gold From 1,100 Years Ago Found

An impressive and rare coin hoard from the Abbasid period, dating around 1,100 years ago, was uncovered by youth volunteering before their army service, in an archeological excavation carried out by…

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Magnificent Building from Second Temple-Period Jerusalem

New paths through Western Wall tunnels reveal the complexity of Jewish life in Jerusalem between the Hasmonean and Roman periods.

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Archaeologists Dig Up the Bible at Ancient City of Shiloh

Dr. Scott Stripling, head of the current excavation at biblical Shiloh, loves how the Bible comes alive in the dirt.

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Students Find 1,600 Year Old Gold Coin in the Galilee

Earlier this year, four ninth-grade boys from the Haemeq Hamaaravi High School in Kibbutz Yifat located in Israel’s Jezreel Valley were out enjoying a glorious spring day by the Zippori Stream in the…

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Does this coin found near Jerusalem prove that Samson lived... and that he did fight the lion?

A tiny seal has been uncovered that could be the first archaeological evidence of Samson, the Biblical slayer of Philistines. Archaeologists discovered the ancient artifact while excavating the tell…

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Davidic Dynasty Symbol Found in Jerusalem

Davidic dynasty symbol found in Jerusalem: Once in a lifetime discovery

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Jerusalem's Destruction - The Last Hideout

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Biblical Scroll Pieces Unearthed in Historic Discovery

More Biblical finds in Israel of Greek translations of the books of Nahum and Zechariah.

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In Depth Tour of the City of David

Yishai Fleisher, managing editor of Jewish Press.com and Doron Spielman, senior director City of David guide the viewer on a tour of an ancient water channel below the old city of Jerusalem,

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