Tag: Near East
Byzantine swords unearthed at the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem
During urban redevelopment work west of the Jaffa Gate, one of the seven main entrances to the Old City of Jerusalem, archaeologists stumbled upon...
Well-preserved mosaic featuring lions discovered in the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium
Archaeologists have uncovered a mosaic with lion motifs during excavations in the ancient city of Prusias ad Hypium.
Excavations continue in the ancient city of...
Radiocarbon dating meets Egyptology and Biblical accounts in the city of Gezer
New dates provide detailed insights into the timing of events in the ancient city of Gezer, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by...
Research transforms understanding of the history of cats in Europe
An international team of researchers has found new archaeological and genetic evidence which transforms our understanding of the history of cats in Europe. Domestic...
Tomb of royal scribe unearthed in Egypt’s Abusir necropolis
In April and May 2023, the expedition of the Czech Institute of Egyptology at Charles University conducted further field research on shaft tombs from...
Natufian culture: A brighter shade of red
The Natufian culture developed between 13,000 and 9,650 years ago in northern Israel, on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean. Recent discoveries suggest that...