Antiquities
Egypt unearths three previously unknown tombs from different eras at Bahariya Oasis cemetery
Notably, the Sheikh Soby site is home to a Late Period cemetery containing the tombs of Bahariya Oasis rulers and priests from that period, including the Temple of El-Bawiti.
Seven ancient Parthian tombs unearthed in Iraq’s Kurdistan region amid survey of 6,500 sites
Partially restored ancient fresco depicting marriage of Dionysus, Ariadne displayed in Pompeii
WATCH: Archaeologists unearth 1,300-year-old ‘shopping hub’ beneath stadium in central Israel
US man charged for attempted antiquity smuggling from Syria
The 2,000-year-old mosaic fragment came from Syria, and he had reportedly claimed to be importing items into the US worth just over $2,000.
Israeli returns 1,700-year-old anchor to Antiquities Authority after 26 years
This anchor, a rare find in the country, was recovered by a citizen named Moshe during a diving expedition off Palmahim Beach in 1996.
Israeli woman finds ancient figurine of Egyptian goddess on the beach
Amid stormy weather, a resident of Lod saw the figurine floating toward her on the waves.
Antiquities Authority calls on Israeli public to return stolen artifacts
Citizens can reach out to the IAA to determine if items are antiques and return items at one of four collection points throughout the country.
Should Israel outlaw the sale of archaeological artifacts?
A joint Zoom symposium in Jerusalem and London examines the quasi-legal business of antiquities trading in Israel.
Vatican returns ancient Parthenon marble fragments to Greece
Greece said that they hope the return of the fragments by the Vatican will lead to the British Museum making a similar gesture in the near future.
Security forces thwart illegal antiquity trade in West Bank
About 270 ancient artifacts were found in the search, including gold, silver and bronze coins from different periods.
How did this man get rich by collecting coins?
A man in India collected over 1,200 coins in 45 years - and sold his collection for a quarter of a million dollars.
American patron of Israeli archaeology becomes focus of New York’s antiquities trafficking unit
Shelby White has already relinquished at least two dozen items worth at least $20 million.
Archaeologists find ancient Roman engraved gems in bathhouse drain in England
Ancient Romans wore engraved gems on rings as seals and as objects of fashion.
