Caves in Israel

Did Neanderthals have 'family recipes'? Study suggests butchery practices in ancient groups

Their meticulous examination of cut-marks on the remains of animal prey revealed patterns that cannot be explained by differences in skill, resources, or available tools at each site.

 The entrance of Kebara cave.
 View from the Carmel Ridge

Need some cool relief from the summer heat? Etsba Cave trail in Carmel Ridge has you covered

 From right to left: Dr. Asaf Gayer, Oriya Amichay Dr. Eitan Klein and Amir Ganor with their findings

National Geographic lists Israel's Roman swords as top find of 2023

 IN CAVES and tunnels deep within the Adulam Nature Reserve, we’re reminded of the importance of olive oil, an essential ingredient in the Hanukkah story.

Hanukkah illuminated: Hiking in the Holy Land


Antiquities robbers caught red-handed looting Roman-era caves

The site in question contained artifacts that are approximately 2,000 years old, dating back to the Roman-Byzantine era, according to the IAA.

 The "Einat Shuim" archeological site in northern Israel near the village of Ein Mahal.

Look it up on the web: Seven new spider species found in Israel - study

The findings of this study contribute to understanding Israel’s evolutionary, biogeographic and climatic processes

 Spiders found in caves. Those in red on left side show spiders found at entrances to caves, with normal eyes. Those on right side show blind spiders found deep inside caves.

Israeli archeologists discover 'once-in-a-lifetime find' of ancient pottery under beach

The burial cave in Israel from the Late Bronze Age, the time of Pharaoh Ramses II – possibly from the story of the Exodus from Egypt - contained dozens of intact objects.

 The vessels from 3,300 years ago discovered at Palmachim Beach.

Sorek Stalactite Cave: Israel's natural treasure

Stalactites, dripping fissures, stalagmites, calcareous formations, helictite growths, calcite rafts, travertine drips and films – these are geological terms for structures within the lovely cave.

 The stalactite formation at the Avshalom Cave, also known as the Sorek Cave.

Earliest evidence for stone grinding tool dates back 350,000 years

The discovery shows that our ancestors played games using rocks that were heated and used as different pieces.

350,000-year-old game pieces made by Homo Sapiens, discovered by Haifa University

Prof. hopes report on Jesus's home will focus attention on cave churches

The phenomenon of cave churches and how they influenced later Christian worship and architecture is just beginning to be studied seriously and in depth.

Steps are seen in a cave at the Sisters of Nazareth site.

World's longest salt cave found in Dead Sea’s Mt. Sedom, 'biblical' Israel

The cave is 10 kilometers long.

Malham Cave