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Archaeologists Uncover Mysterious 1,000 Year Old Hand…
Mar 27, 2023
Israeli archaeologists have discovered a 1,000 year old moat in Jerusalem.
Exodus to the Red Sea - the Discoveries of Ron Wyatt
Mar 13, 2023
The Exodus of the children of Israel is much debated but when rightly understood, the evidence is available.
Betrothal and Marriage in the Time of the Bible
Feb 21, 2023
How did people go about getting married in ancient Israel?
Evidence of Ancient Israel Discovered in Egypt
Feb 03, 2023
The Land of Israel has been referred to by many different names throughout its history- Canaan, Judah, Judea,…
The Exodus Explored - Wheel in the Sand?
Dec 31, 2022
Did Pharoah's and his chariots really get swallowed up in the Red Sea?
Archaeologists Find New Section of Ancient Jerusalem
Nov 25, 2022
Israeli archaeologists are constantly finding new sites that confirm ancient Israel's presence in Jerusalem.
Ivory Paneling Found in Ancient Jerusalem for First Time
Oct 21, 2022
For the first time, archaeologists have found evidence of a luxury item mentioned in the Bible: tiny ivory…
Israeli Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Building Near…
Sep 12, 2022
In 2021 Israeli archaologists discovered an ornate 2,000 year old building.
Biblical Deniers Dealt Death Blow by Discovery of…
Aug 25, 2022
Mockers have been around for centuries, since the Garden of Eden.
Wildlife of the Holy Land: The Elephant
Jul 17, 2022
i24NEWS Correspondent Erica Jackson delves into Israel's history and its wildlife; in this edition, she…
What did People in Jerusalem Eat 1,000 Years Ago?
Jul 14, 2022
Are you curious to find out what Jerusalemites ate back 1,000 years ago?
Busting Myths About Jerusalem: The Real Tower of David
Jun 25, 2022
Is the tower of David built by this King?
Busting Myths about Jerusalem: The Real Marketplace
Jun 13, 2022
This show goes higher up in the city of Jerusalem.
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Whole Megillah
The Missing Section of the First Temple Wall of Jerusalem…
Dr. Joe Uziel of the Israel Antiquities Authority and Syriologist Dr. Filip Yukosavovic discuss recent archeological discoveries in the…
1,500 Year-Old Industrial Site Discovered in Center Israel
Discoveries of artifacts from an ancient city near Ramat HaSharon in central Israel are discussed.
The Holiest Toilet in the World
Ze’ev Orenstein narrates details of the siege of Jerusalem by the army of King Nebuchadnezzar.
Kidron Valley Adventure - City of David, Ancient Jerusalem
Tour guides escort the viewer on a short visit to ancient burial sites in the Kidron Valley.
The Silver Scrolls
Most of us have heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the words of which were written in the eleventh century CE.
Gideon's Name Found in Israel
An amazing archeological discovery in Israel was just unearthed, a piece of pottery with the name of a Biblical judge of Israel dating back…
In Depth Tour of the City of David
Yishai Fleisher, managing editor of Jewish Press.com and Doron Spielman, senior director City of David guide the viewer on a tour of an…
Jerusalem Day 2021 - A Tale of Two Coins
Zev Orenstein, director of International Affairs in the City of David, discusses two bronze coins depicting events in the city of Jerusalem…
Rare 2,000 Year Old Tyrian Shekel Found in Jerusalem's Old…
Rare 2,000 year old Tyrian shekel was found in Jerusalem's Old City.
Biblical Scroll Pieces Unearthed in Historic Discovery
More Biblical finds in Israel of Greek translations of the books of Nahum and Zechariah.
The Dead Sea Scrolls are the Most Important Archaeological…
This brief introduction to the most important archaeological discovery of the twentieth century provides understanding of Jewish culture…
Golden Treasure
Israeli Antiquities Authorities discuss four gold coins discovered during an urban renewal project.
The Great Jewish Revolt
While things looked bad for the Jewish people following the destruction of the Second Temple, they were about to get much worse.
Jerusalem's City of David Explained
In 1867 Captain Charles Warren, who had served as chief of police in London during the Jack the Ripper murders, was recruited by the…
Ancient Ritual Bath Discovered in the Galilee
In Israel it is said every inch of sand is a story. One story, accidentally unearthed only a few weeks ago near Kibbutz Hanaton, has local…
Davidic Dynasty Symbol Found in Jerusalem
Davidic dynasty symbol found in Jerusalem: Once in a lifetime discovery.
A Hoard of 426 Coins of Pure Gold From 1,100 Years Ago Found
An impressive and rare coin hoard from the Abbasid period, dating around 1,100 years ago, was uncovered by youth volunteering before their…
Dates
Israel has made some amazing finds. Seeds from ancient dates were found around archaeological various digs at places such as Qumran,…
Exploring the Israel Museum
Founded in 1965, The Israel Museum is the largest cultural institution in the State of Israel and is ranked among the world’s leading art…
Subterranean System Hewn in the Bedrock from the 2nd…
The Israel Antiquities Authority has uncovered some fascinating 2,000-year-old excavations in the area of the Western Wall Plaza and…
Rare Coin from the Bar Kokhba Revolt Discovered North of…
Archaeological excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the William Davidson Archaeological Park and funded by the Ir David…
Lachish
Lachish is an ancient city of Judah on located in the Shephelah lowlands, historically second in importance only to Jerusalem.
Students Find 1,600 Year Old Gold Coin in the Galilee
Earlier this year, four ninth-grade boys from the Haemeq Hamaaravi High School in Kibbutz Yifat located in Israel’s Jezreel Valley were out…
Jerusalem Tunnel Tour
Watch this fascination video to learn more about a tunnel under the Western Wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City, nearly half…
Secrets Beneath the Western Wall
What secrets lie beneath the Western Wall?
5,000 Year Old City, Largest in Ancient Israel, Exposed in…
Excavations at an archaeological research site, En Esur (Ein Asawir), located near Wadi Ara north of Tel Aviv in the Sharon Valley have…
1500 Year Old Church Discovered in Ramat Beit Shemesh
A 1,500-year-old byzantine-era church with spectacular multicolored mosaic floors with flower, winged eagle, and leaf patterns glistening…
The City of Gath
The city of Gath (1 Sam. 6:17) was one of the main cities of the Philistines who were enemies of the Israelites in the Old Testament.
Hiking and Finding in Israel
When hiking you might be thinking you may be lucky if you see a deer, a pretty bird, or a nice sunrise.
Seal of King David's Son
A small clay sealing approximately one centimeter in diameter dating back to the 7th century BCE was unearthed in the City of David beneath…
Israeli Archeologits Unveil 2,700 Year-Old "Governor Seal"…
A small round 2,700 year old clay seal, also known as a docket, was excavated by the Israel Antiquities Authority near the Western Wall…
Linoy Ashram Israeli Gymnast
Teenage Israeli rhythmic gymnast Linoy Ashram has won at least 24 medals in rhythmic gymnastics.
Most Amazing Archaeological Finds From Israel
Seven of the most amazing archaelogical finds ever recorded in Israel are documented in the following video.
Israeli Archaeologists Uncover 'Very Exciting' Seals…
Israeli archaeologists excavating the Givati Parking Lot in Jerusalem’s City of David National Park recently unearthed a rare First…
Archaeology: David's Israel made room for God
Two noteworthy archaelogists have been extensively studying a Khirbet Qeiyafa (translating to the English as “two gates”), a hilltop site…
Finding the Mountain of Moses: The Real Mount Sinai in…
A recently released documentary, Finding the Mountain of Moses: The Real Mount Sinai in Saudi Arabia, has gone viral online, vividly…
Proof of Ancient Israel in Egyptian Hieroglyphics
Some historians and scholars of ancient linguistics believe that the Hebrew language, subsequently morphing into a dead language but later…
First Temple Beka Weight Unearthed in Jerusalem Sifting…
A stone weight was unearthed from the foundation stones of the Western Wall and was probably used in the first Temple.
Important Ancient Inscription Unearthed Near the Damascus…
A 1500 year old mosaic floor, with a Greek inscription, was discovered near the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem.
Shiloh - The Very First Capital of Israel
Did you know that Shiloh was the capital of the Jewish Kingdom for 369 years? When King David became King he then made Jerusalem our…
Gold Earring Dating Back Over 2,000 Years Discovered in the…
Jerusalem of Gold: The spectacular gold earring, shaped like a horned animal, dates back to the second or third century BCE, during the…
Archaeologists Dig Up the Bible at Ancient City of Shiloh
Dr. Scott Stripling, head of the current excavation at biblical Shiloh, loves how the Bible comes alive in the dirt.
History of Ancient Israel and Judah Explained in Five…
The history of ancient Israel in 5 minutes.
New Discoveries at the Western Wall Tunnel
Eight stone courses of the Western Wall that had been buried under an 8-meter layer of earth were recently uncovered in excavations…
Everything About the Eastern Cardo
The Cardo was the main street in Jerusalem during the Roman-Byzantine period.
Code of the Dead Sea Scrolls Cracked
Experts from Haifa University decipher ancient secret in second-to-last scroll.
Seal of Isaiah Found in Jerusalem
A clay seal with the name Isaiah on it was found just 10 feet away from where a seal of King Hezekiah was found only 3 years ago. The seals…
How Did King David Conquer Jerusalem?
Discover how David and his men conquered the Jebusites.
Archaeologists: Ancient Writings Confirm Noah's Ark
4,000 year old clay tablet contains strikingly similar details to the Biblical account of the story of Noah.
Archaeologists Discover Tomb in Judean Foothills
An archaeological site in the Judean hills near Jerusalem has revealed much about ancient life in the region.
Hazor and Dan
This video describes the ancient Israelite cities of Hazor and Dan.
2,000 Year-Old Seed Brought Back to Life
Methuselah, the Judean Date Palm – links the past to the present through agriculture and archeology.
1,800 Year Old Hebrew Inscription Uncovered in Galilee
The artifact was discovered during renovations at a synagogue.
Fascinating History of Jerusalem's Tower of David
A look at the Tower of David in Jerusalem
Israeli Archaeologist: King Hezekiah Really Did Destroy…
Archaeological dig in Lachis reveals amazing discoveries.
Biblical King Hezekiah Official Seal Found in Ancient Trash…
A 2,700-year-old royal seal bearing the mark of the biblical King Hezekiah has been unearthed in Jerusalem.
Minorities in the IDF
From all different backgrounds, all are one family in the IDF
Fascinating Look at The Temple Mount's Largest Stone
Interesting information on this largest of all stones of the Temple wall.
Divers Discover Ancient Treasure Trove in Shipwreck
Two divers have discovered a treasure trove of coins and sculptures in the shallow waters of the ancient Roman port of Caesarea, on the…
Israeli Archaeologists: King Hezekiah Really Did Destroy…
Israeli archaeologists: King Hezekiah really did destroy idols.
Water Drainage Tunnel Found Under the Pilgrim's Path
Archaeologist Eli Shukron describing the discover of the tunnel and the story of the last Jewish refugees hiding in the tunnel after the…
The Siege of Jerusalem
The siege of Jerusalem in the year 70CE was a decisive event in the first Jewish-Roman War. It was followed by the fall of Masada in 73CE.
Hezekiah's Tunnel
This video depicts Jerusalem's ordeal under the threat of Assyrian siege and Hezekiah's creative solution to the city's resulting water…
Beersheba and Abraham - Bibledex in Israel
At Tel Be'er Sheva
Archaeologists Find Egyptian Sphinx at Tel Hazor
Believed to be a gift to the Canaanites from Egypt.
Ritual Bath (Mikveh) Discovered in Jerusalem
During a routine inspection of a kindergarten in Jerusalem an archaeological site was discovered.
Hamas Terror Tunnels - Terrorizing Israeli Civilians on the…
Hamas Terror Tunnels - Terrorizing Israeli Civilians on the Gaza Border
Rare Ancient Sarcophagus Discovered in Israel
Rare Ancient Sarcophagus Discovered in Israel
The Real Tomb of the Maccabees?
The Real Tomb of the Maccabees?
Jerusalem's Destruction - The Last Hideout
Jerusalem's Destruction - The Last Hideout
The Golden Bell - City of David
The Golden Bell - City of David
Ancient Ritual Bath Discovered in Family Home in Jerusalem
Ancient Ritual Bath Discovered in Family Home in Jerusalem
A Perfectly Designed Ancient Grinding Stone
A Perfectly Designed Ancient Grinding Stone
Judah
Jacob, whom GOD later renamed Israel, had 12 children. These 12 children and their descendants became known as the 12 tribes of Israel.
Israel Museum's "Herod the Great" Show
Israel Museum's "Herod the Great" Show
Perfect for a Palace: Find Testifies to David's Royalty
Perfect for a Palace: Find Testifies to David's Royalty
Archaeology Exclusive: Ancient Gold Treasure Discovered in…
Archaeology Exclusive: Ancient Gold Treasure Discovered in Jerusalem
Visit to the Mikveh, the Ritual Pool, Discovered in…
Visit to the Mikveh, the Ritual Pool, Discovered in Jerusalem
Proof for an Ancient Israel
Proof for an Ancient Israel
Tower of David Museum, Jerusalem Opened the Kishle and Moat…
Tower of David Museum, Jerusalem Opened the Kishle and Moat Tour to the Public
Israeli Archaeologist Uncovers Ancient Golden Treasure Trove
Israeli Archaeologist Uncovers Golden Treasure Trove
Hazor
Hazor
Discoveries at City of David
Discoveries at City of David (Zion), 2007
Archeologists Claim to Find King David's City
Archeologists Claim to Find King David's City: Chirbet Kaiyahafa Could Be from Israelite Kingdom
Archaologists: Ancient Writings Confirm Noah's Ark
Archaologists: Ancient Writings Confirm Noah's Ark
The Elah Valley
The Elah Valley - Where David Slew Goliath
King Herod Artifacts Unearthed
JERUSALEM (AP) -- Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a 2,000-year-old clay wine jug inscribed with the name of King Herod, along…
Does this coin found near Jerusalem prove that Samson…
A tiny seal has been uncovered that could be the first archaeological evidence of Samson, the Biblical slayer of Philistines.…
Inscription Dates Back to King David - But What Does it Say?
Israeli archaeologists say a 3,000-year-old fragment of a ceramic jar found near Jerusalem's Temple Mount, dating back to the days of King…
Spectacular 1,500 Year Old Mosaic Exposed
A spectacular colorful mosaic dating to the Byzantine period (4th–6th centuries CE) was exposed in recent weeks in the fields of Kibbutz…
King Solomon's Copper Mines Could Really Be His
With 10 date pits and one olive pit, researchers at Tel Aviv University have determined that Israel's Timna Valley copper mines are from…
Ancient Israel Uncovered
Ancient Israel Uncovered: Archeologists find evidence of urban life dating back ten thousand years
King Solomon's Wall Excavated
Gordon Robertson explores the ruins of the palace of King David and the wall of King Solomon in Jerusalem.
2700 Year Old Clay Fragment from Bethlehem Found in…
A 2,700-year-old clay shard with an ancient Hebrew inscription mentioning the city of Bethlehem was found in an archaeological dig in…
2000 Year Old Mikveh in Western Wall Tunnel
A large and impressive ritual bath (miqve) from the end of the Second Temple period was uncovered in archaeological excavations the Israel…
Ancient Figurine Discovered at Tel Moza Outside Jerusalem
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced on August 29, 2012 that archaeologists have unearthed two stone figurines believed to be…
King David's Palace Discovered?
After many years of searching, Israeli archaeologists announced Thursday the discovery of a large palace and storeroom believed to have…
Tel Rehov House Associated With the Biblical Prophet Elisha
The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) reported the discovery of a building that "might have been the house of Elisha the prophet" at Tel…
2,750 Year Old Temple Discovered in Israel
Israeli archeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient temple that is nearly 3,000 years old and was once home to a ritual cult.…
Greek Warrior Helmut Discovered in Haifa Bay
A bronze, Greek warrior helmet - decorated with the imprints of a golden leaf, snakes, lions, and a peacock's tail - was discovered in the…
Archaeologists Dig Up 3,000 Year Old Temple at Motza
Archeologists uncovered rare remains of ritual objects and a 3,000-year-old temple while conducting excavations ahead of the renovation of…
Search for Egyptian Leader Leads to Ancient Israel
Jerusalem, July 9, 2013 — As modern Egypt searches for a new leader, Israeli archaeologists have found evidence of an ancient Egyptian…
Artifacts Found in Ancient Drainage Channel in Jerusalem
A sword in a scabbard that belonged to a Roman soldier and an engraving of the Temple's menorah on a stone object were discovered during…
Rare Statue of Hercules Exposed in Jezreel Valley
According to Dr. Walid Atrash of the Israel Antiquities Authority, "This is a rare discovery. The statue, which probably stood in a niche,…
Archaeologists Say They've Found One of King David's Palaces
Two Israeli archaeologists announced that they have found a palace and royal storehouse that belonged to King David. The two buildings are…
Second Temple-Period Ritual Bath Discovered Near Kibbutz…
A plastered building, probably a ritual bath ( mikve), dating to the Second Temple period (first century BCE-first century CE) was exposed…
Temple Period Ritual Purity "Voucher" Discovered in…
Layers of soil covering the foundations of the Western Wall, c. 15 meters north of the southwestern corner of the Temple Mount, were…
3000 Year Old Wheat Traces Said to Support Biblical Account…
Traces of burnt wheat found in Israel's Upper Galilee are evidence of the 13th-century-BCE Israelite conquest of the Promised Land, an…
Menorah Like Image from the Second Temple Found in Rome
The Romans were again caught red handed looting the Jewish second Temple. Historical sources describe the menorah looted by the Romans when…
Archaeologist Unearthed Ruins of 1500 Year Old Jewish Town…
Israeli archaeologists digging on the route of a planned highway have found new ruins from a 1,500-year-old Jewish town, the Israel…
Unique 1300 Year Old Olive Oil Factory Unearthed in Tel…
An exceptional 1,300-year-old olive oil factory was unearthed Tuesday during excavations in the Tel Aviv suburb of HodHasharon. The Israel…
Cistern Dated to First Temple Period Found in Jerusalem
Discovery of large man-made reservoir next to the Temple Mount shows city did not solely rely on the Gihon Spring for its water 2,500 years…
Stunning Synagogue Discovered in Huqoq
A monumental synagogue building dating to the Late Roman period (ca. 4th-5th centuries C.E.) has been uncovered in archaeological…
The Tabernacle
The Tabernacle is described with some of the most detailed information ever written on a specific topic in the Bible. One of the themes…
Herod began building Western Wall, but didn't finish it
Archaeological findings show Western Wall construction wasn't completed during King Herod's reign. Findings of archaeological excavations,…
Are These Ruins of the Biblical City of David?
Elah Valley, Israel (CNN) -- Archaeologists in Israel have found remains which may be the biblical City of King David, the first evidence…
Archeologists Uncover Finest Example of Israelite-era Home
Four-room structure at Tel Shikmona site near Haifa also boasts mosaics, artifacts testifying to the considerable wealth of its owners. An…
Mt Tabor
Mount Tabor is a curiously beautiful mountain that pops up out of the Jezreel Valley. It is very easy to identify because of its perfectly…
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Magnificent Building from Second Temple-Period Jerusalem
New paths through Western Wall tunnels reveal the complexity of Jewish life in Jerusalem between the Hasmonean and Roman periods.
Archaeologists Find 1,500 Year-Old Winery in Israel
Have you heard of the city of Yavne in Israel?
1,500 Year-Old Industrial Site Discovered in Center Israel
Discoveries of artifacts from an ancient city near Ramat HaSharon in central Israel are discussed.
Second Synagogue Discovery at Magdala, First Century
On December 12th, 2021, the Israel Antiquities Authority together with the company “Y.G. Contractual” and the University of Haifa announced…
Exclusive Perfume of Cleopatra and the Temple Found in…
The first ever depiction of the balm of Gilead, the perfume used by Cleopatra and by the Temple was found in Jerusalem.
The Holiest Toilet in the World
Ze’ev Orenstein narrates details of the siege of Jerusalem by the army of King Nebuchadnezzar.
Busting Myths About Jerusalem: The Real Old City Walls
How old are the Old City Walls?
Ancient Ritual Bath Discovered in the Galilee
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In Depth Tour of the City of David
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Kidron Valley Adventure - City of David, Ancient Jerusalem
Tour guides escort the viewer on a short visit to ancient burial sites in the Kidron Valley.
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Dates
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Biblical Scroll Pieces Unearthed in Historic Discovery
More Biblical finds in Israel of Greek translations of the books of Nahum and Zechariah.
Jerusalem's City of David Explained
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An impressive and rare coin hoard from the Abbasid period, dating around 1,100 years ago, was uncovered by youth volunteering before their…
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Gideon's Name Found in Israel
An amazing archeological discovery in Israel was just unearthed, a piece of pottery with the name of a Biblical judge of Israel dating back…
1500 Year Old Church Discovered in Ramat Beit Shemesh
A 1,500-year-old byzantine-era church with spectacular multicolored mosaic floors with flower, winged eagle, and leaf patterns glistening…
5,000 Year Old City, Largest in Ancient Israel, Exposed in…
Excavations at an archaeological research site, En Esur (Ein Asawir), located near Wadi Ara north of Tel Aviv in the Sharon Valley have…
Rare Coin from the Bar Kokhba Revolt Discovered North of…
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Hiking and Finding in Israel
When hiking you might be thinking you may be lucky if you see a deer, a pretty bird, or a nice sunrise.
Secrets Beneath the Western Wall
What secrets lie beneath the Western Wall?
Jerusalem Tunnel Tour
Watch this fascination video to learn more about a tunnel under the Western Wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem’s Old City, nearly half…
Golden Treasure
Israeli Antiquities Authorities discuss four gold coins discovered during an urban renewal project.
Exploring the Israel Museum
Founded in 1965, The Israel Museum is the largest cultural institution in the State of Israel and is ranked among the world’s leading art…
Davidic Dynasty Symbol Found in Jerusalem
Davidic dynasty symbol found in Jerusalem: Once in a lifetime discovery.
The Great Jewish Revolt
While things looked bad for the Jewish people following the destruction of the Second Temple, they were about to get much worse.
The Silver Scrolls
Most of us have heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the words of which were written in the eleventh century CE.
Israeli Archaeologists Uncover 'Very Exciting' Seals…
Israeli archaeologists excavating the Givati Parking Lot in Jerusalem’s City of David National Park recently unearthed a rare First…
Gold Earring Dating Back Over 2,000 Years Discovered in the…
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