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What We Dug Up Vol VIII
05-13-2013
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THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL ARCHIVE OF ISRAEL NOW FEATURED ONLINE
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The archaeological archive of Israel, which is administered by the Israel Antiquities Authority and amasses data on all of the activity of the archaeological entities in Israel, is currently being computerized for online viewing. The first stage, containing tens of thousands of documents, photographs, maps and plans from the years 1919-1948 from Acre and Jerusalem, is available for viewing online at www.iaa-archives.org.il
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MASSIVE QUARRY FROM THE SECOND TEMPLE PERIOD EXPOSED IN JERUSALEM
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An enormous 10,700-square-foot quarry dating back to the Second Temple period was recently unearthed by the Israel Antiquities Authority during excavations in Jerusalem. Among the items discovered in the quarry include a 2,000-year-old key, pick axes and wedge tools.
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BYZANTINE-ERA MOSAIC UNCOVERED IN KIBBUTZ BET QAMA IN THE NEGEV DESERT
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 A magnificent 1,500-year-old mosaic was recently uncovered during excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority in Kibbutz Bet Qama in Israel's Negev Desert. The mosaic is adorned with geometric patterns, a pair of peacocks, a pair of doves pecking at grapes on a tendril and its corners depicting amphorae, or ancient jars used to transport wine.
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