Category: Archeology & History
Reservist on leave finds ancient Assyrian amulet while hiking
Jerusalem Post The rare find was transferred to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) as required by law, and its discoverer received a certificate of appreciation for his efforts. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-785619
Read MoreTunnel that could lead to Cleopatra’s Tomb is ‘geometric miracle’
Jerusalem Post The tunnel was discovered 13 meters below the ground by Katharine Martinez, an archaeologist from the Dominican Republic. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-785360
Read MoreThe ancient history of Israeli grape pips and wine
Jerusalem Post Excavations have given proof of a flourishing wine industry in the Byzantine and early Arab period, especially at sites like Shivta, Halutza, Nitzana, and Avdat. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-784756
Read MoreNew study suggests 17th century Italians were cannabis users
Jerusalem Post Conducting their study on the crypt of 17th century Milanese hospital Ospedale Maggiore, researchers analyzed femoral bone samples from the remains of the hospital patients. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-784464
Read MoreResearchers find that hidden Poseidon temple is larger than previously assumed
Jerusalem Post In the future, the team wants to find out more about the dimensions of the sanctuary, and what its purpose was. There is also speculation as to what else lies beneath the earth in this location. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-784119
Read MoreExceptionally well-preserved 14th-century armor glove discovered in Switzerland
Jerusalem Post Only five 14th-century gauntlets have been discovered in Switzerland, none as well preserved as this Kyburg gauntlet, according to the Zurich cantonal infrastructure department. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-782968
Read MoreAccidental archaeological treasure: Workers stumble on medieval sword in Poland
Jerusalem Post The analysis of the sword revealed it to be from the Piast rule in the 10th century, the first ruling dynasty in Poland. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-782913
Read MoreStone balls worshiped in India revealed to be dinosaur eggs
Jerusalem Post Locals revered these rocks as divine manifestations and now scientists revealed their true identity: Dinosaur eggs. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-782350
Read MoreRare 2,550-year-old silver coin from Persian era uncovered in Jerusalem area
Jerusalem Post Dr. Robert Kool: “The rare find contributes information concerning the way trade was carried out.” https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-782504
Read MoreArchaeologists excavate ancient temple of Artemis in Greece
Jerusalem Post The 100 foot structure was home to a number of shocking finds, giving insight into the history of a cult dating back to the 7th century. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-782279
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