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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is renowned for its archaeological research, particularly under the leadership of Prof. Leore Grosman. Grosman founded the Computational Archaeology Laboratory in 2010, to marry advanced modern s technology with historical exploration. The University’s Institute of Archaeology, established in 1934, plays a pivotal role in the study of ancient civilizations, especially in Jerusalem and ancient Judah.
These geographies are of particular global interest due to their significance within the Islamic, Jewish, and Christian religions. The Institutes’ interdisciplinary research in history, biblical studies, and ancient art contribute to groundbreaking expeditions and reconstructions of ancient cultures. Hebrew University’s efforts in archaeology and other disciplines are key to understanding human history and shaping future perspectives. Join HU’s journey today.
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Mysteries of Mongolian Wall System Revealed in New Study by Hebrew University Researchers
January 8, 2024 — A new study on a previously overlooked Mongolian Arc—a monumental wall system in eastern Mongolia—by Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers reveals
Hebrew University Archaeologists find Byzantine Greek inscription from Book of Psalms in Judean Desert
October 4, 2023 – Archaeologists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) have unearthed a rare Byzantine Greek inscription paraphrasing a verse from the Book
Researchers Reveal Ancient Rock Engraving Techniques With New 3-D Archaeology Software
July 17, 2023 ─ Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) developed new 3-D software, called ArchCUT3-D, that they have used to extract and
Research Uncovers Urbanization Process in the Kingdom of Judah
July 10, 2023—The Jerusalem Journal of Archaeology recently published an article written by Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) Prof. Yosef Garfinkel, the Yigael Yadin Chair
Hebrew University Researchers Find Prehistoric Flutes Used to Imitate Bird Calls
June 20, 2023 –Prehistoric bones found in northern Israel may have been crafted into flutes 12,000 years ago, according to a new study. The research
Groundbreaking Fossil Discovery Sheds New Light on the Ethiopian Wolf’s Origins
May 24, 2023 – A team of international researchers made a groundbreaking discovery in the Melka Wakena archaeological site, located in the southeastern highlands of
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