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Archaeologists found a large wine-press and a unique clay lantern decorated with crosses, among other Byzantine-era remains during an excavation near a spa in southern Israel. Continue reading “Byzantine wine-press and lantern found in Israel”
A spectacular mosaic from the Byzantine period, 4th-6th centuries, has been discovered (2013) during excavations for the extending of Israel’s north-south superhighway. The mosaic was found in the field of a kibbutz, located approximately 15 miles north of Be’er Sheva and 50 miles south of Tel Aviv. Continue reading “Spectacular Byzantine mosaic uncovered in Israel”
In 2014 the Israel Antiquities Authority uncovered a large impressive compound dating to the Byzantine period in Ramat Beit Shemesh which includes an oil press, a wine press and mosaics. Continue reading “Byzantine monastery in Beit Shemesh”
An unrivaled discovery on the southern coast of Israel may enable archaeologists to finally unravel the origins of one of the most notorious and enigmatic peoples of the Hebrew Bible: the Philistines. Continue reading “Discovery of Philistine Cemetery May Solve Biblical Mystery”
A rare and important prehistoric site, roughly half of a million years old, extending over about 10 dunams, was uncovered during the last few months in Jaljulia. Continue reading “Rare prehistoric site uncovered in central Israel”
Dual find gives glimpse into how the area near Rosh Ha’Ayin changed due to drought and the spread of Christianity. Continue reading “Archeological dig in central Israel uncovers Byzantine church and 2700-year-old farm”
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