“Generally, for most people in the Land of Israel at the time, toilets were a hole outside the home, in the backyard, with a hut on top of it,” explains Yoav Arbel, an archaeologist with the IAA. “You ...

From the blog of Allen S. Maller at The Times of Israel. ... Who lived in Ancient Israel before the Jews? Jan 25, 2025, 10:40 PM ... They made their homes in caves and built stone houses.

Donkeys played an important role in the lives of ancient Mediterranean people, providing both food and a means of carrying ...

A structure unearthed in Tel Shikmona, located on the southern edge of Israel's city of Haifa, is the best-preserved four-room home from the Kingdom of Israel, dating back some 3,000 years ago.

A massive cult complex, dating back about 3,300 years, has been discovered at the site of Tel Burna in Israel. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

She could have picked up any old stone from the thousands in the ruins of Tel Azeka, an ancient town in Israel. Instead 3-year-old Ziv Nitzan pulled out 3.800-year-old treasure from the Middle ...

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Archaeological excavations in northern Israel in preparation to build a highway off-ramp uncovered a 5,000-year-old city that was home to as many as 6,000 residents.

To reconstruct the history of ancient Israel, scholars turn to archaeological excavations, the Hebrew Bible and other discovered texts.

Israel opens tombs from Ancient Rome to the public for the first time: 'wonderful paintings' Ashkelon was also home to the Philistines around 3,000 years ago before the Romans.

Archaeologists say the mosaic was probably part of a grand Byzantine-era home. Assaf Peretz / Israel Antiquities Authority. Archaeologists in central Israel have discovered a colorful, 1,600-year ...