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Christian & Historical Tours - Recent Archaeological Finds

This page will list the most recent archaeological finds in Israel. It is being updated frequently. We can assure you that your next trip will include places that you have not seen before!


Recent Archaeological Finds


FortificationA 3,700-year-old fortification was uncovered this month during archaeological excavations around the walls in Jerusalem's City of David. The 26-foot wall is believed to have been built by the Canaanites during the Second Middle Bronze Age and served as part of a fort protecting Jerusalem from tribes from the east.





CoinsA cache of 120 Roman-period coins -the largest collection from the Bar-Kokhba revolt - was discovered during excavations in a cave in the Judean Hills north of Jerusalem. The coins are believed to have belonged to a group of Jewish fighters from the year 132. Weapons, pottery and other gold, silver and bronze Roman coins were also discovered in the cave.


SynagogueA 2,000-year-old synagogue was discovered near the Sea of Galilee. The 390-square-foot synagogue contains mosaic floors and walls covered with frescos, and a seven-branched menorah in the hall atop a pedestal with a triangular base.




Marble piecesA rare collection of 350 Roman-era marble pieces was discovered this month around the Old City walls of Akko. Remnants from a destroyed building, several of the marble pieces are inscribed with Latin words and engravings as well as fragments of porphyry, a precious purple stone common in the Roman period.
 
  
Panorama from Mount GilboaPanoramic Photo of the Jezreel Valley from Mount Gilboa, site of the battle between Saul and the Philistines. The Bible states that David felt insecure, and so made an alliance with the Philistines. Emboldened by this, the Philistines prepared to attack Israel, and Saul led out his army to face them at Mount Gilboa, but before the battle decided to secretly consult the witch of Endor for advice. The witch reminds Saul that the king (i.e. Saul himself) had made witchery a capital offense, but after being assured that Saul wouldn't harm her, the witch conjures up the ghost of Samuel. Samuel's ghost tells Saul that he would lose the battle and his life. Saul returns to face the enemy, and the Israelites are duly defeated. To escape the ignominy of capture, Saul asks his armor bearer to kill him, but is forced to commit suicide by falling on his sword when the armor bearer refuses.  This photo was taken by our GM, Lilliam Larsen, during her recent trip to Israel. Lilliam is a Certified Israel Destination Specialist (PDF).