Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered what they believe to be the remains of a synagogue dating from the 7th century C.E. that was dedicated by a grieving father to his deceased child. The remains were found under a modern residential … continue reading →
A current exhibition in Istanbul focuses on the archaeological findings that demonstrate a Jewish presence in what is now Turkey that goes back more than 2,500 years. Called “Jewish Identity Engraved on Stones,” it is mounted by the Museum of … continue reading →
(JHE) — Archaeologists working on the EEA-funded project to renovate the grand, domed synagogue in Trenčín have discovered what are believed to be the foundations of the earlier synagogue from the end of the 18th century. The synagogue, listed as … continue reading →
Discoveries in their just-completed sixth season of excavations at the site of the destroyed Great Synagogue in Vilnius include full exposure of the Aron Kodesh (Torah Ark) and the Bimah. The team of Israeli, Lithuanian, and north American archaeologists even … continue reading →
Archaeological excavations at the historic Bevis Marks synagogue in London have made discoveries dating back to ancient Roman times. The excavations, mainly under the annex of the synagogue, are part of a project to improve access to the synagogue, built … continue reading →
