Israeli archaeology

Israeli archaeology is the study of ancient sites and artifacts in Israel, a region rich in history due to its significance in biblical narratives and various civilizations. Archaeologists excavate locations like Jerusalem, Masada, and Megiddo to uncover relics, architecture, and inscriptions that reveal the lives of past cultures, including the Canaanites, Israelites, Romans, and Byzantines. This field combines techniques from history, anthropology, and geology to piece together the area's complex past, contributing to our understanding of human development, culture, and heritage in one of the world's most contested and influential regions.