Excavations

When archaeology and physics meet, new depths are revealed. Illustration courtesy of Tel Aviv University

Breakthrough: Using Muons from Cosmic Radiation to Identify and Map Underground Spaces at Archaeological Sites

A multidisciplinary team at Tel Aviv University has developed the technology that will enable "X-ray imaging" of the underground for archaeological excavations.
The works in the ancient canal. Photo by Emil Eljam, Antiquities Authority

A mystery in Jerusalem: What were the mysterious canal facilities from the days of Kings Jehoash and Amaziah that were uncovered in the City of David National Park used for?

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The canal facilities, the likes of which have not yet been discovered in Israel, were in use about 2,800 years ago - during the time of the First Temple; According to the researchers from the Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University, "it is possible that the canals were used to soak some product. the location
The gate looking at. Photo by Emil Algam, Antiquities Authority.

In Kiryat Gat, the oldest gate in Israel was discovered

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In an excavation by the Antiquities Authority prior to the construction of a Mekorot company water line in the Kiryat Gat area, an ancient gate was discovered, approximately 5,500 years old * This gate was part of the fortification system of one of the hills
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