Ancient Muslim pilgrims engaged in magic rituals on way to Mecca
Experts say that magical artifacts found in Israel date back 400 years to pilgrims on trek from Cairo to Mecca.
Experts say that magical artifacts found in Israel date back 400 years to pilgrims on trek from Cairo to Mecca.
Study suggests the progressive decrease of prey size over time helped humans develop cognitive skills by improving hunting weapons.
‘The blades have been preserved so well, they look like they could be picked up and used right now, even 2,000 years after they were forged.’
Archeologists say the trenches cut into the bedrock appear to be designed for soaking large quantities of something, but they don’t know what.
Stone structure is part of urban fortifications dating back 5,500 years, say experts.
The city of Hippos was established over 2,000 years ago in the Golan Heights. The new Sussita National Park offers a glimpse of ancient life there.
Aviv Weizman, 17, was taking part in an archeological dig at the ancient site of Usha when she discovered the 1,500-year-old object.
The iron Crusader sword discovered by divers was encrusted by marine organisms and examined by X-ray to understand the history behind it.
The coffins are over 2,500 years old and belonged to a singer and a nobleman. The scans give modern researchers a sneak peek at how they were created.
Financial record carved into stone sheds light on the everyday life and commercial activities of Jerusalemites some 2,000 years ago.
Fourty-four tons of 1,800-year-old marble artifacts, carried in a merchant ship that was shipwrecked in a storm, uncovered off coast of Israel.
Inscription on clay jar discovered near ancient Jerusalem Temple site implies connection between Israel under Solomonic reign and Kingdom of Sheba.
The jewelry, worn by young girls as amulets, was discovered in 1971 and presented to the public for the first time last week.
The hook, possibly for catching sharks, was found in Israel Antiquity Authority excavations in Ashkelon and will be exhibited for the first time.
The anemone floor mosaic at a former Byzantine stop for rest of prayer gets a modern makeover for modern-day travellers.