JERUSALEM (AP).- Israeli archaeologists believe thousands of ancient shards of flint found scattered around a fire pit in a cave near Tel Aviv might be the world’s oldest known disposable knives. Dating to the Stone Age, the tiny knives are believed to…
Extremely Rare 2,200-Year Old Gold Coin Uncovered by Excavations at Tell Kedesh
JERUSALEM.- The coin, which apparently served ritual purposes, depicts a queen — apparently Arsinoë II — wife of her brother Ptolemy II An extremely rare 2200-year old gold coin was uncovered recently in the excavations of the University of …
Fire at Majdanek Destroys Shoes of Nazi Victims
WARSAW (AP).- Officials say a fire broke out overnight in one of barracks of the former Nazi death camp of Majdanek, destroying more than half of the building and about 10,000 shoes of Holocaust survivors. The Majdanek museum said the fire broke out s…
Rare Bronze Horned-Bracelet, 3,500 Years Old, Found in Israel
JERUSALEM.- An extraordinary and unique artifact discovered in an excavation fascinates archaeologists at the Israel Antiquities Authority: A Rare Bronze Horned-Bracelet, 3,500 Years Old. The first known village from this period in all of northern Isra…
Rare Crusader-Era Fresco Unveiled at Israel Museum
JERUSALEM (AP).- A rare Crusader-era fresco from Jerusalem’s Garden of Gethsemane has been unveiled to the public for the first time. The fresco depicts the Deisis, a famous Biblical scene featuring Jesus, Mary and John the Baptist praying. It was disc…
New Photographic Works by Israeli Artist Inbal Abergil at Miyako Yoshinaga art prospects
NEW YORK, NY.- Miyako Yoshinaga art prospects presents 24 Frames Per Second, an exhibition of new photographic works by Israeli artist Inbal Abergil. The exhibition opened July 15 through Saturday August 14. This is Abergil’s first solo exhibition…
Camille Pissarro is Among Works Offered By Jerusalem’s Matsart Auction
JERUSALEM.- Fine works of art, the likes that have yet to
be
offered for auction in Israel are arriving these days to Jerusalem. The
parade
includes the likes of Camille Pissarro (accompanied by his 4 sons, many
grandchildren and great-g…
More than 100 Impressive and Intact Ancient Cultic Vessels were Found
JERUSALEM.- A natural hollow in the bedrock that was exposed in archaeological excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority prior to the installation of the northern gas pipeline by the Israel Natural Gas Lines Company, at the foot of Tel Qashish (T…