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Hellenistic-Roman Period Mosaics

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Hellenistic Period Mosaics

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Unknown Period

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Roman Period mosaics

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Roman-Byzantine Period Mosaics

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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’ Archive List of ongoing excavations on behalf of the IAA... 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 Mosaics

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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. 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

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.

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Archaeological Survey of Israel

About the Project In 1964 the Society for Archaeological Surveys in Israel was founded. The various survey units added important data on the ancient remains throughout the country. The survey files are saved in a separate archive, and are available for studying in accordance with the Law of Freedom of Information. Articles Survey along the Cross-Israel Highway

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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 Mosaics

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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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Exhibited mosaics

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The Dead Sea Scrolls

Articles The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls is probably the most important revelation of the archaeological research of the twentieth century... The Dead Sea Scrolls Ancient Hebrew scrolls that were accidentally discovered in 1947 in the Judean Desert by a Bedouin boy have kindled popular enthusiasm as well as serious scholarly interest over the past half a century. These have been treated since 1991 by the IAA laboratory for the preservation of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibitions List A list of the planned exhibitions for 2006-2007. Adopt a Scroll Dead Sea Scroll fragments are available for adoption through the sponsorship of their preservation and conservation...

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National Treasures displays

The IAA Policy Concerning Archaeological Collections IAA Repositories The Center for Israel's Antiquities National Treasures Displays Ancient Coins from the Holy Land Coin Exhibition at the Residence of the President of the State of Israel Exhibitions held by the Israel Antiquities Authority The Israel Antiquities Authority loans objects for exhibitions and in the past, the following expositions were displayed: The Dead Sea Scrolls Ancient Glass from the Holy Land The Cave of the Warrior - A 6,000-Year-Old Burial Assemblage from the Judean Desert Newly Discovered Family Tombs in the Kidron Valley A Byzantine Gold Hoard from Bet She’an The Archaeological Garden, The President's House Fragments from the Temple Mount of Herod the Great The Lintel from Kafr Yassif on display in the UN Hoards from the IAA Coin Department The Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibition and Conservation Dowload Forms The IAA Coin Department