Hasmonean kingdom

Coins of Alexander Yanai. Photo: Haifa University

A rare hoard including 160 coins of King Alexander the Great was discovered in the Jordan Valley

This cache is also one of the largest of its kind discovered in the Land of Israel. The discovery happened in the last few days during the Hanukkah holiday, which marks the Hasmonean rebellion in the Greeks
A proposal for the reconstruction of the Hekhara. Illustration_ Shalom Kevler, from the book _Ir al Tila_ in English - The City of David_ The Story of Ancient Jerusalem

The earliest roof tiles in Israel were uncovered in the City of David - and the one who brought them to Israel was Antiochus IV

Archaeological excavations by the Antiquities Authority and Tel Aviv University in the City of David in the National Park around the walls of Jerusalem have discovered the earliest ceramic roof tiles in the Land of Israel * To date very little evidence has been discovered
Uncovering the ancient aqueduct. Photo: Emil Eljam, Antiquities Authority

The longest section of the upper aqueduct to Jerusalem was revealed in archaeological excavations at Givat HaMatus

The length of the arm section is about 300 meters, and it was uncovered in the excavations of the Antiquities Authority before the expansion of the neighborhood, funded by the "Arim" company for urban development and in the framework of the establishment of schools on the site at the initiative of the Jerusalem Municipality * among other things,
A statue of the Greek philosopher Aristotle. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael sings 24: Even in ancient times, Jewish music was influenced by Greek music

It has already been mentioned several times the brave connection forged between Greek and Hellenistic philosophy and music - the Pythagorean school that attributed a supreme moral value to music, the Platonic school that insisted on the relationship between music and nature
The Roman amphitheater in Beit Shean, a musical convention site. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael Sher 22: The sand song and its playing and the social aspects involved (I)

Compared to the countless sources concerning the music in the temple, there is little information about the sand music, and yet the research brings up interesting things
The hand carved in the wall of the moat. Photo by Yuli Schwartz, Antiquities Authority

A huge 1,000-year-old moat and a mysterious handprint carved into the rock were uncovered in front of the walls of Jerusalem

The new parts of the defense system on the walls of Old Jerusalem against Crusader attacks were discovered during archaeological excavations by the Antiquities Authority on Sultan Suleiman Street, prior to the laying of infrastructure at the initiative of the Jerusalem Municipality through the Moriah company
The coin cache. Photo: Shai Halevi, Antiquities Authority

For the first time: evidence of the Maccabean rebellion against the Greeks was uncovered in the Judean desert

In an excavation in a cave in the Nahal Darga Reserve, a rare treasure was discovered - a wooden box containing 15 silver coins from the time of King Antiochus IV *It seems that the person who buried the box in the cave ran away to it, hoping to collect the
Male Yael in the Negev. Image: depositphotos.com

Ancient Jews Music 16: The music of the temple is organized in connection with the holidays (Third) - the Shofar

The shofar that stars on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur was a central instrument among the wind instruments in a temple. next to the trumpets. He was converted from his previous roles as an announcer of important events - coronations of kings and wars and became
King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Image: depositphotos.com

What is the future of the British monarchy?

Is the British monarchy in the midst of an existential crisis? Tel Aviv University researchers are investigating the issue
The model of the Second Temple. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael sings 8: the days of Herod and Agrippa - the music reaches its peak

During the time of the last Jewish kings, the Roman government rarely interfered with the internal affairs, therefore an orderly continuation was possible with regard to the Temple and within it - the musical management
Musicians in ancient Greece. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Am Yisrael sings 7: The contribution of the Maccabees to music in the Temple

The music customs in the temple during the Maccabean and Hasmonean times are under Greek influence
Briefing at the Negev Division of the Palmach before going into action. From Wikipedia

Things that Yoram knows: were we few against many?

Perhaps he asks: Were we few against many in the War of Independence?
Gathering of pilgrims at the entrance to the Second Temple. Illustration: shutterstock

Am Yisrael sings 5: musical instruments and their superiors

The music in the temple on the days of Shibat Zion went through several incarnations while changing from loud-rhythmic music to mixed and pleasant music
Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and her husband Prince Philip who died this week, the photo was taken in 2015. Image: depositphotos.com

Things that donors know: what is the origin of the ceremonies of the British royal house

In honor of Prince Philip's funeral, the section will deal with the British Royal House and Regina's question: What is the point of the Queen's Guard? Where did it even start? And most importantly - what are these hats that slaughtered 10 Jamus
Newitzch Statler - The Hasmoneans, 1844. From Wikipedia

Hanukkah: How independent was the Hashemite kingdom?

An Israeli stamp from 1951 showing one of the coins minted during the rebellion and symbolizing Jewish sovereignty. Photo: shutterstock

Ben Khosva (Bar Kochva) between presidency and monarchy

Gate of Titus in Rome. Not all treasures were looted. There were also some that were put away

Opinion: What is the history?

A coin of Agrippa showing the portrait of Vespasian. From Wikipedia

The Hasmoneans - part 15 and last: Agrippa II - finished and not completed

A description of a battle involving Indian war elephants, in a temple in Thailand. Photo: shutterstock

Hanukkah story: Who knocked down the elephant?

A painting depicting Herod. From Wikipedia

Miriam the Hasmonean and Herod - love, intrigues, politics and murders

Jordanian men dressed as Roman soldiers as part of a festival held in the city of Jerash. Photo: meunierd / Shutterstock.com

The Hasmoneans - Part 11: Pilgrimage to the Roman generals

royal crown Illustration: shutterstock

The Hasmoneans Chapter XNUMX - Peace, Lord King

John Hyrcanus I, painting from the 16th century. From Wikipedia

History of the Hasmoneans - Chapter XNUMX - Yohanan Hyrcanus I

A depiction of Hellenistic soldiers fighting barbarians on a coffin discovered in Ashkelon in 2009. Photo: ChameleonsEye / Shutterstock.com

The Hasmoneans, Chapter Three: The conflagration also fell on Shimon

Greek soldiers. Illustration: shutterstock

The Hasmoneans Chapter 2: Will? I did not know!

Statue of Antiochus IV. Photo: Haifa University

Who will transcribe the stories of Israel?

A model of the Second Temple placed in the Israel Museum (formerly Holyland). Photo: shutterstock

An instructive quote that I lack

A coin from the reign of King Antiochus III. Photo: Clara Amit, courtesy of the Antiquities

A 2300-year-old rural settlement was uncovered next to the 'Burma Road'

A picture of the remains of the Hasmonean building. Photo: Assaf Peretz, courtesy of the Antiquities Authority

No big miracle was not here

The menorah and other details looted from the Temple in Jerusalem, as depicted in the Titus Gate in Rome. Photo: shutterstock

Reincarnation of the Temple Menorah until today's Chanukah