Category: Archeology & History
1,000-year-old cache pit unearthed in Alaska reveals ancient Dene food storage methods
Jerusalem Post The Dene people, or Athabascans, including the Dena’ina and Ahtna tribes, traditionally used these areas for summer fishing and harvesting salmon and terrestrial meat, essential for their survival. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841456
Read MoreThe mystery of Princess Hatshepsut: Burial of unknown Egyptian royal uncovers ancient crime scene
Jerusalem Post The recent premiere of the documentary The Mystery of the Lost Pyramid on the Smithsonian Channel has unveiled an extraordinary archaeological discovery in the ancient necropolis of Dahshur, Egypt. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841455
Read MoreVilla of the Papyri treasures resurface: AI restores lost works after 2,000 years
Jerusalem Post UK scientists used AI to “virtually unroll” ancient scrolls charred by Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841291
Read MoreArchaeological excavation in Migdal, Ashkelon reveals Black Gaza Ware, remains from Roman to Ottoma
Jerusalem Post “What makes this excavation particularly interesting is that we can trace the continuous development of urban life in this area from ancient times to the modern era.” https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841282
Read MoreNo exaggeration: Scientists rediscover lost works of Apollonius in a 17th-century manuscript
Jerusalem Post The manuscript had been forgotten in the library, part of a collection acquired by Dutch Orientalist and mathematician Jacob Golius during his travels in the Middle East in the 17th century. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841280
Read MoreHeader: Is this cheese kosher? Lower Galilee inn appearing in Talmudic stories excavated
Jerusalem Post Subheader: The inn served travelers between Tiberias and Sepphoris and was significant enough to be mentioned in the Talmud, where it appears in two distinct stories. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841278
Read MoreHeader: Rare Crusader period protection amulet ampulla found underwater in Acre
Jerusalem Post Subheader: The ampulla dates to the late 13th century, just before Acre fell to the Mamluks. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841275
Read More‘From Sharjah to Rome via the Spice Route’: Exhibition highlights historic Arab-Roman ties
Jerusalem Post Under the patronage of the 11 ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi inaugurated the exhibition. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841098
Read MoreArchaeologists uncover 7th-century pagan cult site with gold and silver offerings
Jerusalem Post Aligned wooden posts suggest site was used for seasonal rituals linked to sowing and harvests. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841100
Read More12th century Alfonso I coins found wrapped in cloth under bus station restored in university labs
Jerusalem Post The coins were wrapped in cloth inside a ceramic jar that someone had hidden. https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/archaeology-around-the-world/article-841097
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