Press
Please navigate the tabs below for articles about the Huqoq Excavation Project published from 2012 to the present.
UNC Arts & Sciences: A Monumental Synagogue, Magnificent Mosaics (10/10/2023) The Past: A spectacular synagogue (9/19/2023) WUNC: UNC archaeologist finishes dig at ancient Jewish synagogue adorned with Biblical mosaics (8/11/2023) Times of Israel: In vivid color: 1,500-year-old Huqoq mosaic depicts Samson, animals hunting (7/13/2023) The Jerusalem Post: Mosaics of biblical Samson uncovered in Galilee archaeological dig (7/11/2023) UNC-Chapel Hill: UNC-Chapel Hill-led archaeological dig in Galilee uncovers mosaics of Samson and commemorative inscriptions (7/10/2023) Smithsonian Magazine: Earliest Known Images of Two Biblical Heroines Unearthed in Israel (7/14/2022) Religious News Service: First known depictions of biblical heroines Jael and Deborah uncovered in Israel (7/13/2022) UNC – Chapel Hill: Excavations by Carolina archaeologist reveal first known depictions of two biblical heroines, episode in ancient Jewish art (7/5/2022) UNC College of Arts and Science: Excavations by UNC-Chapel Hill archaeologist reveal first known depictions of two biblical heroines, episode in ancient Jewish art (7/5/2022) The Canadian Jewish News: Excavations Unearth Stunning Mosaics (2/20/2020) Chapleboro: ‘Who’s Talking’ Interview with Jodi Magness (8/3/2019) WORLD: Ancient Mosaic Portrays Bible Account (7/18/2019) The Vintage News: Stunning 1,600-yr-old Biblical Mosaics Found in Ancient Galilean Village (7/7/2019) HAARETZ: Teeming With Riddles, Israel’s Most Beautiful Mosaic Reveals Ancient Liberal Judaism (7/5/2019) Jewish Press: 1,600-year-old Galilee Mosaic Sheds Light on Elim Episode in Book of Exodus (7/5/2019) Israel National News: UNC students discover 1,600-year-old mosaic in northern Israel (7/4/2019) Jerusalem Post: U OF NORTH CAROLINA STUDENTS DISCOVER 1,600-YEAR-OLD MOSAIC IN NORTHERN ISRAEL (7/4/2019) WRAL: At Israeli dig, UNC students uncover, discovering pieces of Judaic history (7/4/2019) World Israel News: Biblical-era mosaic found in the Galilee (7/4/2019) Canadian Jewish News: Team from U of North Carolina Discover 1,600-Year-Old Mosaic in Northern Israel (7/4/2019) Terre Sainte: Mosaïques de Huqoq: deux autres scènes bibliques révélées (7/4/2019) Eurasia Review: Newly discovered 1,600-year-old mosaic sheds light on ancient Judaism (7/4/2019) Jewish Telegraphic Agency: U of North Carolina students discover 1,600-year-old mosaic in northern Israel (7/3/2019) Mosaic: A Newly Discovered Mosaic Displays an Obscure Biblical Scene (7/3/2019) Paleo Judaica: More Bible-themed mosaics from Huqoq (7/3/2019) Aletia: Unearthed 5th-century mosaics give glimpse of ancient Judaism (7/3/2019) JTA: U of North Carolina students discover 1,600-year-old mosaic in northern Israel (7/3/2019) Fox News: 1,600-year-old biblical mosaic discovered in Israel, sheds light on ancient Judaism (7/3/2019) Times of Israel: Newly-discovered 1,600-year-old mosaic sheds light on ancient Judaism (7/2/2019) UNC: Newly-discovered 1,600-year-old mosaic sheds light on ancient Judaism (7/2/2019) Biblical Archaeology Society: Huqoq 2019: Newly Discovered 1,600-Year-Old Mosaic of the Exodus (7/1/2019) EurekAlert!: Newly discovered 1,600-year-old mosaic sheds light on ancient Judaism (7/1/2019) Times of Israel: First artistic depiction of little known Exodus story uncovered in Galilee (7/1/2019) Popular Archaeology: Newly discovered 1,600-year-old mosaic sheds light on ancient Judaism (7/1/2019) Phys.org: Newly discovered 1,600-year-old mosaic sheds light on ancient Judaism (7/1/2019) Biblical Archaeology Society: Huqoq 2019: Newly Discovered 1,600-Year-Old Mosaic of the Exodus (7/1/2019) WUWF: Archaeologist Unveils Mosaic Art Hidden In Ancient Israel Synagogue (2/15/2019) The Jerusalem Post: Antiquities Police Stop Theft of Ancient Coins Hyperallergic: Discovery of Jewish Mosaics in Israel Bring Color to Biblical Accounts (7/20/2018) Ynet: המרגלים והענבים: פסיפס מרהיב וכתובת עברי The News & Observer: Archaeologists uncover 1,600-year-old ‘revolutionary’ clues to life in ancient Jewish village (7/12/2018) Fox News: Stunning biblical ‘spies’ mosaic discovered in Israel (7/12/2018) Biblical Archaeology Society: Huqoq Mosaic Depicts Israelite Spies from Numbers (7/12/2018) Realm of History.com: The Ancient Huqoq Synagogue Continues To Reveal Its Plethora Of Astounding Mosaics (7/12/2018) Infosurhoy: Stunning mosaics reveal the ‘rich visual culture’ of ancient Judaism (7/12/2018) Aleteia: Mosaics found in medieval synagogue tell a tale of Jewish life in Galilee (7/12/2018) Brinkwire: Discoveries by archaeology team give new clues on life in ancient Jewish village (7/11/2018) Live Science: 1,600-Year-Old Mosaic Shows Biblical Spies Who Scouted Promised Land (7/11/2018) Knowridge Science Report: New archaeological discoveries provide new clues on life in ancient Jewish village (7/10/2018) EurekAlert!: Discoveries by archaeology team give new clues on life in ancient Jewish village (7/9/2018) Noticias de Israel: Mosaicos bíblicos de 1.600 años de antigüedad revelan una nueva imagen de la vida en Galilea (7/10/2018) Eurasia Review: Discovered New Clues On Life In Ancient Jewish Village (7/10/2018) PressCute: Discoveries by archaeology group give new clues on life in historical Jewish village (7/9/2018) The Times of Israel: Mind-blowing 1,600-year-old biblical mosaics paint new picture of Galilean life (7/9/2018) Popular Archaeology: Unparalleled mosaics provide new clues on life in an ancient Galilean Jewish village (7/9/2018) Science Daily: Mosaics provide clues on life in an ancient Galilean Jewish village (7/9/2018) Heritage Daily: Discoveries by archaeology team give new clues on life in ancient Jewish village (7/9/2018) Phys.org: Discoveries by archaeology team give new clues on life in ancient Jewish village (7/9/2018) National Geographic: Biblical ‘Spies’ Revealed in 1,500-Year-Old Mosaic (7/9/2018) Times of Israel: ToI asks the experts: What are the most important finds of Israeli archaeology? (4/19/18) Jewish Independent: Israeli Horses’ Ancient Links (3/23/2018)
Biblical Archaeology: Huqoq 2017: Mosaics of Jonah and the Whale, the Tower of Babel and More (8/2/2017) Forbes: Classical Archaeologists Found A Lot Of Amazing Things This Summer (8/5/2017) World Israel News: Oldest mosaic of Bible’s Jonah found in Galilee (6/7/2017) Times of Israel: Earliest mosaic of Jonah and the whale found in Galilee synagogue (6/7/2017) Herald Sun: Stunners in Galilee: Archaeologists shed new light on daily life in 5th century (6/7/2017) UK Daily Mail: Ruins Discovered Near Sea of Galilee Could Be Rare Medieval Synagogue (1/24/2017) Live Science: Possible Medieval ‘Synagogue’ Uncovered Near Sea of Galilee (1/23/2017)
Live Science: The 9 Biggest Archaeology Findings of 2016 (12/29/2016) Biblical Archaeology Review: Alexander the Great in a Synagogue? (9/14/2016) National Geographic: Explore This Mysterious Mosaic–It May Portray Alexander the Great (9/9/2016) Religious News Services: Noah’s Ark Mosaic Uncovered in Ancient Galilee Synagogue (8/2/2016) Washington Post: Pharoah and Noah (7/26/2016) Baptist News Global: More Noah’s Ark Headlines — This Time at a 4th-century synagogue Excavation (7/26/2016) The Irish Catholic: Biblical Images Unearthed in Ancient Galilee Synagogue (7/16/2016) History Chanel: Rare Noah’s Ark Mosaic Discovered at Ancient Israeli Synagogue (7/13/2016) CBN News: Rare Mosaics Discovered in Galilee (7/13/2016) Fox News: Rare mosaic depicting Noah’s Ark discovered in ancient synagogue (7/12/2016) Realm of History: Archaeologists Come Across Rare Ancient Mosaic in Israel Depicting Noah’s Ark (7/12/2016) Jewish Media Agency: Noah’s Ark, Splitting of Red Sea Appear in Newfound Mosaic at Ancient Synagogue (7/12/2016) Mosaic Magazine: More Biblically Themed Mosaics Uncovered at an Ancient Synagogue (7/11/2016) CBS News: Ancient Noah’s Ark Mosaic Discovered at Historic Site in Israel (7/11/2016) Breaking Israel News: Mosaics Depicting Noah’s Ark, Splitting of the Red Sea Uncovered at Ancient Synagogue (7/10/2016) Heritage Daily: New mosaics discovered in synagogue excavations in Galilee depicting biblical stories (7/10/2016) Christian Today: Ancient mosaic panels depicting Noah’s Ark, parting of Red Sea discovered in Israel ruins (7/10/2016) Ancient Origins: Experts Uncover Rare Mosaics Showing Biblical Scenes in Ancient Synagogue in Galilee (7/9/2016) Live Science: Rare Noah’s Ark Mosaic Uncovered in Ancient Synagogue in Israel (7/8/2016) Times of Israel: Noah’s Ark, splitting of Red Sea appear in newfound mosaic at ancient synagogue (7/8/2016) Digital Journal: Noah’s Ark, parting of Red Sea revealed on mosaic floor in Israel (7/8/2016) Sci News: Mosaics with Old Testament Scenes Revealed in Roman-Era Synagogue in Israel (7/7/2016) International Catacomb Society: Huqoq Excavation Project: New Finds in 2016 (7/6/2016) UNC News: New Mosaics Discovered in Synagogue Excavations in Galilee (7/5/2016) National Geographic: Bible Scenes Uncovered in Ruins of Ancient Synagogue (7/5/2016)
Historia y Vida (Spanish): Intrigante Encuentro: Un Mosaico Recuperado en Israel Podría Ilustrar el Paso De Alejandro Magno Por Jerusalén (October, 2015) Voice of Israel: It’s Face time in an Ancient Galilean Synagogue (8/16/15) The Daily Beast: Alexander the Great: Good for the Jews? (8/2/15) National Geographic: Surprising Mosaics Revealed in Ancient Synagogue in Israel (7/17/15) Artnet: Rare Alexander the Great Mosaic Unearthed in Ancient Synagogue in Israel (7/15/15) Tablet: Ancient Mosaic in Israel May Depict Alexander the Great Meeting a Jewish Priest (7/15/15) Daily Mail: Mosaic of Alexander the Great Meeting a Jewish Priest (7/15/15) Walla! (Hebrew): Mosaic of Alexander the Great: Synagogue Exposed in Galilee (7/15/15) Live Science: Unusual Mosaics Decorated Ancient Synagogue in Israel (7/13/15) UNC: New Mosaics Discovered in Synagogue Excavation in Israel (7/1/2015) WNCN: UNC Professor Finds Treasures Buried in Israel (4/12/15) National Geographic: Scenes From a Synagogue (May 2015)
WUNC: NC Archaeologist Has Find of a Lifetime, 3 Years in a Row (7/15/14) BAR: Huqoq 2014: Update from the Field (7/14/14)
National Geographic: Case Study: Archaeology and Technology (9/19/13) Huffington Post: Ancient Samson Mosaic Uncovered in Israel Synagogue; Beautiful Art Fascinates Scholars (8/31/13) Phys.org: New Mosaics Discovered in Synagogue Excavations in Galilee (7/25/13)
BAR: A Samson Mosaic from Huqoq (12/28/12) Archaeology Magazine: Mosaics of Huqoq (10/5/12) Huffington Post: Samson Mosaic Discovered in Ancient Synagogue in Israel (7/5/12) CNN: Mosaic in Israel Shows Biblical Samson (7/4/12) MSNBC: Ancient Mosaic Depicting Biblical Hero Samson Unearthed (7/2/2012)
