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The National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel

The Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel The National Campus for the Archaeology of Israel Image Gallery

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Hellenistic-Roman Period

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Hellenistic Period

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Unknown Period

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Roman Period

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Roman-Byzantine Period

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mugrabi ramp

mugrabi ramp mubrabi

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about

Message from the Director of the IAA The Director of the IAA describes the main concepts of the organization, and sets its scientific goals for the present and the future. Message of the Chairman of the Board Vision and Goals The Israel Antiquities Authority will serve as the leading professional body in the study of the archaeology of Eretz-Israel... Policy The IAA has a strict policy concerning the main issues under its responsibility, e.g., excavating graves, salvage excavations and the preservation of the country’s building heritage. Antiquities Law The Antiquities Law 1978 was enacted in order to protect the antiquities of the country, i.e., any object, which was made by man before 1700 CE, or any zoological or botanical remains from before the year 1300 CE... IAA Law The Law of the Israel Antiquities Authority states that the IAA is the organization responsible for all the antiquities of the country, including the underwater finds. The IAA is authorized to excavate, preserve, conserve and administrate antiquities when necessary. Organizational Structure The IAA is responsible for protecting the antiquities of the country. Its many tasks are achieved by the institution’s devoted workers, who are organized in many departments and operate in different districts throughout the country. Curriculum Vitae Curriculum vitae of the IAA archaeologists. Services Provided for Foreign Archaeological Excavation Missions

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History of the IAA

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Information for the Public

Ongoing Excavations List of ongoing excavations on behalf of the IAA... Excavations’ Licenses List of the Licenses issued by the IAA since July 2004 (launch of the website) Submission of Annual Reports and Excavation Reports: Guidelines for Scholars Outside the IAA Israel Antiquities Authority – Policy for Granting Excavation Licenses in Israel Israel Antiquities Authority: Annual Report, according to Freedom of Information Guidelines for granting excavation licenses in Israel Join a Dig Volunteers from Israel and abroad are invited to take part in archaeological excavations Careers IAA Employment Opportunities Download Forms

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Byzantine Period

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IAA Archives

General Information The IAA archives hold scientific files from the days of the British Mandate until the latest excavations. The files are available for study in the archive, during opening hours and only by appointment. Guidlines for the Researcher Guidlines for Requesting Information from the IAA Archives Download Forms Legacies kept at the IAA archives Articles Articles Concerning Documents of Special Interest in the IAA Archives

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IAA Publications

General Information The Publications of the IAA have been printed since the 1950s. Today the IAA publishes four series - Hadashot Arkheologiyot-Excavations and Surveys in Israel, `Atiqot, Archaeological Survey of Israel and IAA Reports - as well as special publications, such as guides to archaeological sites and catalogues. List of Publications An updated order list of the IAA publications, including the tables of contents of the various series IAA's Publication Distributors Worldwide

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Spokesmanship

General Information The major task of the Spokesmanship Department is to present the IAA's policy on various topics in the media, in accordance with the Law of Antiquities. Filming Rights Download form Press Announcements Press announcements of discoveries and other activities of the IAA Press Kit Information concerning the activities and goals of the IAA

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Information and External Affairs

The Israel Antiquities Excavations in the City of David Movie General Information The IAA unit of Information and External Affairs is responsible for explaining the IAA policy to the public in Israel and around the world, as well as making contacts with other organizations that share similar interests. The Knesset Lobby for Archaeology The Keneset Lobby was established in order to advance the IAA in the archaeological research of Israel.

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The Museum and its Exhibitions

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Library

General Information The establishment of the library dates to the time of the British Mandate, probably in 1926. Today the library houses the oldest and most extensive collection of publications on the archaeology of the Land of Israel, including: reports of archaeological excavations in the Land of Israel and neighboring countries, e.g., the Ancient Near East and Egypt. Search Search within the IAA Library at the Rockefeller Museum About the Library Articles Surveying the History of theRockefeler Library and its Rare Bokks' Collection

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The President's Circle

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Marine Archaeology

Introduction to Marine Archaeology in Israel The Marine Archaeology Unit The Marine Archaeology Unit is in charge of enforcing the Antiquities Law at sea and protecting and studying marine and underwater antiquities in the sea and inland lakes of Israel. Legal Basis Laws, Regulations and Conventions pertaining to the work of the Marine Archaeology Unit. Education The Marine Archaeology Unit undertakes the task of educating the public to the importance of preserving the marine heritage. International Conventions and Activities Lakes Activies and archaeological remains on the coasts and in the waters of the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea The Mediterranean Sea - Coastal Installations The Mediterranean Sea - Development The Marine Archaeology Branch served as a Specialist advisor while preparing the policy document for preserving the coastal waters of Israel The Mediterranean Sea - Projects Survey of special projects on behalf of the Marine Archaeology Branch The Mediterranean Sea - Ships In the sea along the Mediterranean coast of Israel, numerous shipwrecks and cargos have been found, testifying to the rich history of maritime activities and commerce in this area of the Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean Sea - Submerged Settlements Submerged settlements dating as early as the 9th to the 7th millennium BP, have been exposed along the Israeli Mediterranean coast, including the Pre-Pottery Neolithic C settlement 'Atlit-Yam'. The Mediterranean Sea - Coastal Cities Ancient coastal cities of Israel – Endangered cultural resource. The Mediterranean Sea - Ports and Anchorages

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Preventing Antiquities' Robbery

General Information The IAA has a special unit for preventing antiquities’ robbery. Israel is one of the few countries in the world to operate an independent unit for this important cause... Report an Antiquities' Robbery Please Inform us of any Antiquities' Robbery List of stolen Antiquities Anyone with information about stolen items – their current location, reasons for their disappearance or any other relevant information – is asked to contact the IAA at shod@israntique.org.il In the Footsteps of the Antiquities Robbers Stolen Antiquities, Some of Great Historical and Scientific Importance, are often concealed in Private Houses Far Away from Public and the Archaeologists...

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Articles

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Educational Programs

General Information The IAA operates four educational centers throughout the country in order to enhance school students, as well as the general public, to care and preserve the country's antiquities and antiquity sites. Virtual Exhibitions The Holidays of Tishri, Antiquities and the Connection between Them Sickels' Secrets Masks, Rattles and Purim Customs Light! Light! Light Many Chanukah Lamps! A Sea od Discoveries

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Archaeological Survey of Israel

The Survey of Israel website Articles

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Gallery of Sites and Finds

General Information Presented here are lists and primary reports on excavations conducted in recent years. The excavations are listed according to their geographical location. Gallery of Sites and Finds Short Reports on Excavations Conducted in Israel in Recent Years, Mostly by IAA Archaeologists

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Links

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Islamic Period

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Events

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Antiquities' Trustees

General Information In 2002 the Israel Antiquities Authority decided to renew the activity of the Antiquities' Trustees , and many new applications have been received. Times are different today and it is still too early to evaluate how the new Trustees will develop their role...

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The Dead Sea Scrolls

The Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition Exhibition Structure The Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibitions around the World The Qumran Library The New Excavations The Importance of the Discoveries in the Judean Desert Conservation of the Dead Sea Scrolls The Completion of the Publication of the Scrolls Bibliography Adopt a Scroll Dead Sea Scroll fragments are available for adoption through the sponsorship of their preservation and conservation... The Dead Sea Scrolls Movie A 7 minutes movie about the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls The Dead Sea Scrolls Catalogue The Dead Sea Scrolls Interactive CD

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National Treasures

About the National Treasures Department The IAA Policy Concerning Archaeological Collections IAA Repositories The Center for Israel's Antiquities The IAA Coin Department The IAA Coin Department Ancient Coins from the Holy Land Exhibition Hoards from the IAA Coin Department National Treasures Exhibitions in Israel "Peace be within thy Palaces" - Jerusalem Antiquities in the Knesset Coin Exhibition at the Davidson Center Jerusalem - an International Center as Seen from the Coins Exhibition The Archaeological Garden, The President's House 545 The Dead Sea Scrolls National Treasures Exhibitions Worldwide The Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition Exhibitions held by the Israel Antiquities Authority The Israel Antiquities Authority loans objects for exhibitions and in the past, the following expositions were displayed: Ancient Glass from the Holy Land Exhibition The Cave of the Warrior - A 6,000-Year-Old Burial Assemblage from the Judean Desert Exhibition Newly Discovered Family Tombs in the Kidron Valley Exhibition A Byzantine Gold Hoard from Bet She’an Exhibition Fragments from the Temple Mount of Herod the Great Exhibition The Lintel from Kafr Yassif on display in the UN Exhibition Dowload Forms Selected Artifacts from the Shelby White and Leon Levy Center for National Treasures