3,600-year-old hoards may contain the earliest silver currency in Israel and Gaza A team of Israeli archaeologists has discovered the earliest evidence of silver being used as currency in the Levant, dating back more than 3,600 years, which is 500 years prior to previous estimates. “This is the earliest evidence of hoarded silver,” the University … Continue reading 3,600-year-old hoards may contain the earliest silver currency in Israel and Gaza →

Mysterious handprint found in 1,000-year-old Jerusalem defensive moat A mysterious hand imprint was discovered carved into a 1,000-year-old dry moat that surrounded Jerusalem’s Old City during excavations of defensive fortifications, the Israel Antiquities Authority said in a statement Wednesday. The archaeological work, carried out as part of an infrastructure project along Sultan Suleiman Street, which … Continue reading Mysterious handprint found in 1,000-year-old Jerusalem defensive moat →

First evidence of unknown ancient ‘Israeli Silk Road’ uncovered in Arava trash dump Newly uncovered remains of fabrics from the Far East dating to some 1,300 years ago in Israel’s Arava region suggest the existence of a previously unknown “Israeli Silk Road,” according to a team of researchers from Israel and Germany. “Our findings seem … Continue reading First evidence of unknown ancient ‘Israeli Silk Road’ uncovered in Arava trash dump →

Prehistoric population once lived in Siberia, but mysteriously vanished, genetic study finds Researchers investigating prehistoric DNA have discovered a mysterious group of hunter-gatherers that lived in Siberia perhaps more than 10,000 years ago.  The find was made during a genetic investigation of human remains in North Asia dating from as far back as 7,500 years … Continue reading Prehistoric population once lived in Siberia, but mysteriously vanished, genetic study finds →

Archaeological Treasure Trove! 21 Royal Han Tombs Unearthed in China Along a mountainside in China, a collection of tombs with a potentially regal past lay buried for millennia—but not anymore. Archaeologists excavating an archaeological site in Changsha unearthed 21 vertical pit tombs containing over 200 artifacts, the Institute of Archaeology at the Chinese Academy of … Continue reading Archaeological Treasure Trove! 21 Royal Han Tombs Unearthed in China →

Moses DID part Red Sea – shock ‘proof’ revealed by scientists According to the stories of Exodus, Leviticus, Number, and Deuteronomy in the Bible, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt after God cursed the country with the ten plagues. Moses’ biblical exodus saw him save the Israelites and lead them to Mount Sinai, where … Continue reading Moses DID part Red Sea – shock ‘proof’ revealed by scientists →

Ostrich eggs up to 7,500 years old found next to ancient fire pit in Israel A well-known riddle compares an egg to treasure, asking: A box without hinges, key or a lid, yet inside golden treasure is hid. What am I? And for archaeologists in Israel, eight prehistoric ostrich eggs – thought to be between 4,000 and … Continue reading Ostrich eggs up to 7,500 years old found next to ancient fire pit in Israel →

Ancient Water System Unearthed in Central China The ancient capital Luoyang site in today’s Henan Province has recently discovered over 80 meters of water channels dating back to the Wei and Jin dynasties (220-420). It indicates the mature techniques of building water conservancy facilities and the dynasties’ capability of water resource utilization and environmental upgrade … Continue reading Ancient Water System Unearthed in Central China →

Byzantine monk chained with iron rings unearthed near Jerusalem A skeleton chained with iron rings was discovered at Khirbat el-Masani, about four kilometers northwest of Jerusalem, along the ancient route connecting Lod with Jerusalem via Nebi Samuel/Nabi Samwil. The 1500-year-old skeleton, chained with iron rings, belonged to a Byzantine monk. No doubt, he wanted to … Continue reading Byzantine monk chained with iron rings unearthed near Jerusalem →