Category: Archeology & History
Ancient Mayan canoe used in ritual at portal to the underworld
Jerusalem Post Around the canoe, divers found 38 separate skeletal remains, including a female human foot bone and bones from an armadillo and other animals. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749426
Read MoreScientists uncover evidence of tsunami in ancient Israel
Jerusalem Post Understanding how previous tsunamis affected the coastline can help us plan for future tsunamis. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749371
Read MoreThe glory of ancient feasts is being revived at the Israel Museum
Jerusalem Post Shikma Brewery to produce exclusive limited-edition beer for the exhibition, based on ancient beer produced in ancient Israel. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749300
Read MoreHenry VIII’s doodles may give us insight into the famous king’s last years
Jerusalem Post Doodles made in a prayer book personally owned by Henry VIII indicate he felt anxiety at how his actions would be perceived by God. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749270
Read MoreNewly discovered Pompeii fresco depicts a possible ancestor of Pizza
Jerusalem Post The fresco depicts a plate of food and drink typically offered to guests upon entering the home. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749265
Read MoreAt least 50 skeletons found at ancient burial site in the Negev
Jerusalem Post Archaeologists have found a burial site in the Negev containing ancient skeletons that may have belonged to trafficked women. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749249
Read MoreRuins of Nazi-razed Munich synagogue found in city’s river
Jerusalem Post A section of stone containing a portion of the ten commandments in Hebrew remains intact. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749209
Read MoreSpain’s entombed ‘Ivory Lady’ reveals leadership role of women in antiquity
Jerusalem Post The “Ivory Lady” shows that women may have held high leadership positions during the Copper Age, Stone Age and, Bronze Age. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-749169
Read MoreWere there Jewish gladiators in the Roman Empire?
Jerusalem Post A new scholarly article examines the historical evidence of Jewish participation in the gladiatorial arena. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-748936
Read MoreStone head, thought to be from Roman Emperor Caligula’s ship, found in Italian lake
Jerusalem Post Large ships constructed by Caligula were extracted from the lake in the 1930’s but were destroyed during World War II. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-748857
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