Tag Archive for 'Alexander the Great'

The hoard included two silver coins, rings, bracelets, earrings, and a small stone weight. Image credit: Clara Amit / Israel Antiquities Authority.

2,300-Year-Old Hoard of Silver Coins, Jewelry Found in Israel

Apr 3, 2015 by News Staff

A team of amateur speleologists has found a small cache of rare coins, silver and bronze artifacts in a remote stalactite cave in northern Israel. The...

An aerial photograph of the 2,800-year-old farm house near the city of Rosh Ha-Ayin, Israel. Image credit: Skyview Company / Israel Antiquities Authority.

2,800-Year-Old Farm House Unearthed in Israel

Dec 15, 2014 by News Staff

Archaeologists with the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have uncovered the remains of an ancient farm house near the city of Rosh Ha-Ayin in central...

The mosaic depicts the Greek god Hermes in front of a horse drawn chariot. Image credit: Greek Culture Ministry.

Alexander the Great-Era Mosaic Unearthed in Amphipolis

Oct 14, 2014 by News Staff

A team of Greek archaeologists has announced the discovery of a colorful mosaic in a mysterious tomb dating from the times of Alexander the Great. The...