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The archaeology of Israel is the study of the archaeology of the present-day Israel, stretching from prehistory through three millennia of documented history. The ancient Land of Israel was a geographical bridge between the political and cultural centers of Mesopotamia and Egypt.
In the 7th century Muslims conquered the Middle East and the Land of Israel with it. Thanks to Israel’s proximity to Damascus, the capital of the Umayyad Caliphate, the Land enjoyed a great development boom and mosques and palaces were built in the new architectural style and technique.
Archaeology in Israel: Table of Contents | What is Archaeology? | Dead Sea Scrolls. 2021. Rare 2,700-Year-Old Toilet Uncovered in Jerusalem. Diver Finds 900-Year-Old Crusader Sword On Seabed Off the Carmel Coast. 2020. Ancient Royal Mansion Unearthed in Jerusalem. 2018. Ancient Mosaic Uncovered in Huqoq Synagogue (July)
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Archaeology in Israel: Table of Contents | Recent Discoveries | Dead Sea Scrolls. The term archaeology is derived from the Greek words archaios ("ancient") and logos ("knowledge, discourse") and was already used in ancient Greek literature in reference to "the study of ancient times." In its modern sense it has come to mean the scientific ...
Major Archaeological Sites. JERUSALEM. Archaeology of Jerusalem- Overview. Ancient Royal Mansion Unearthed in Jerusalem. City of David. Rare 2,700-Year-Old Toilet Uncovered in Jerusalem. The Temple Mount. The Western Wall Tunnels. MEDITERRANEAN COAST.
25 lip 2024 · The evolution of archaeology in Israel from its inception to the present-day highlights both the significant advancements in methodology and the deepening of our understanding of the region’s rich historical and cultural tapestry.
The biannual Israel Exploration Journal, a peer-reviewed journal published for over half a century, serves as a major interdisciplinary scholarly forum for current archaeological, historical, philological, and geographical research about Israel and its environs.
