Category: Archeology & History
Ancient stone monument in Saudi Arabia sheds light on rituals
Jerusalem Post Based on new findings, researchers suggest that ritualistic belief and economic factors were more closely fused for Neolithic people in northwest Arabia than previously believed. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-734248
Read MoreStudents discover Roman coin, basalt relief on Golan field trip
Jerusalem Post While on a field trip in the Golan Heights, students at Kinneret College first found a Roman coin and then discovered a basalt lion relief at another site. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-734393
Read MorePalestinians pave new road over archaeological site in northern West Bank
Jerusalem Post A video was posted saying that a road leads from the northern area of Sebastia to the entrance of an ancient Roman horse racing stadium. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-734320
Read MoreColors on ancient pottery tell of Peruvian empire’s influence – study
Jerusalem Post The Wari empire existed in parts of Peru from 600 CE until 1050 CE, pre-dating the Inka. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-733982
Read MoreAncient ‘demonic’ temple with painted human remains found in Peru
Jerusalem Post A Spanish explorer from the 17th century described the temple as being used for demonic summonings and mentioned a witchcraft university nearby. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-733977
Read MoreOldest-known inscription referencing Norse god Odin found in Denmark
Jerusalem Post The inscribed disk was part of the Vindelev Hoard, a trove containing some 2.2 pounds of gold, large medallions and Roman coins made into jewelry. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-733971
Read More1,900-year-old Romano-Celtic temple discovered in northern England
Jerusalem Post The temple was found near Lancaster Roman Fort, which was first built around 80 CE. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-733970
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