A large and impressive ritual bath (miqve) from the end of the Second Temple period was uncovered in archaeological excavations that the Israel Antiquities Authority is carrying out in the Western Wall tunnels, in cooperation with the
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Join tour guide Abigail in Israel as we meet Dr. Yosef Garfinkel, an archaeologist who has directed excavations at Tel Lachish—a city you need to know about. Come along on the adventure to hear about Dr. Garfinkel's significant
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In 70 CE Rome destroyed what was then known as Jerusalem, including the Temple, after a long siege.
Two noteworthy archaelogists have been extensively studying a Khirbet Qeiyafa (translating to the English as “two gates”), a hilltop site about 20 miles southwest of Jerusalem overlooking the Elah Valley high in the Judean hills where
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This video, posted in 2012, summarizes some 5 years of Dr. Yosef Garfinkel’s excavations on a hill walled hillfort in the Elah Valley (“the valley of the terebinth” - עמק האלה)
The ancient city of Capernaum has become a well-known archaeological site for tourists visiting Israel.
Leave the noise of the modern world behind and relax to the gentle, rhythmic sounds of the sea. Take a 1-minute break from your day to watch history breathe under the waves.
Take a virtual of the ancient site Tel Hazor (תל חצור) in this video clip. The site is located in the Upper Galilee Region in the northeast of Israel and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mount Tabor is a curiously beautiful mountain that pops up out of the Jezreel Valley. It is very easy to identify because of its perfectly domed shape. The shape is so perfect it makes it look human-made. From where it sits near the
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I was watching the video “Rare Ancient Sarcophagus Discovered in Israel.” I don’t think I would have known this was a sarcophagus at first glance, would you?
In this video you can see an ancient mikveh found in Jerusalem that was dated as being from the Second Temple Period. It seemed almost poetic that something so old was found while trying to build a kindergarten for children who are so
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The Discovery of the Lost Fortress of Ai
Presenter: Bryant Wood, Director of Research at Associates for Biblical Research (ABR)
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 7 PM
Location: Lynn Wood Auditorium
Southern
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This video was posted in 2012. In the video, archaeologist Dr. Eli Shukron discusses finds from a drainage tunnel in Jerusalem; a narrator’s comments are edited in. A script of the video follows.
Archaeology backs the legitimacy of Israel
This video shows Eli Shukron inside the tunnel where some Jews were said to be hiding around the time the Romans destroyed the Temple. That was a very traumatic and sad time for many people. Most of us may not be able to relate to
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