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Photograph of the cave during excavation; arrow pointing to the hearth.

300,000-Year-Old Hearth Found

27.01.2014
Scientific Archaeology
Microscopic evidence revealed in Weizmann Institute labs shows repeated fire use in the spot over time  
(left) Field photograph of two skeletons (adult on left, adolescent on right) during excavation. Photo: E. Gerstein, Haifa University (right) Reconstruction of the double burial at the time of inhumation. The bright veneer inside the grave on the right is partially covered by green plants

Oldest Use of Flowers in Grave Lining

10.07.2013
Scientific Archaeology
Radiocarbon dating at the Weizmann Institute determines the age of flowery graves.  A new accelerator will help solve long-standing...
Dr. Elisabetta Boaretto and Prof. Stephen Weiner

New Center Looks to the Past

19.03.2012
Scientific Archaeology
A new Israel-German center combines hi-tech science with archaeology
Mobile Lab at the Archaeological Site in Tel es Safi

Weizmann Institute and Max Planck Society Establish a Joint Center for Archaeology and Anthropology

11.01.2012
Scientific Archaeology
The creation of the Center marks more than five decades of collaboration between the Max Planck Society and the Weizmann Institute
Prof. Stephen Weiner (sitting, second from left) and Dr. Elisabetta Boaretto (standing, fourth from left) with the international team of researchers

Fine China

01.05.2010
Scientific Archaeology
Institute scientists identify the world's oldest pottery  
Dr. Ruth Shahack-Gross. Looking for ancient livestock

Past Perfect

01.10.2009
Scientific Archaeology
Microscopic traces of animal dung reveal ancient past
Excavation site of the Natufian cemetery in a cave overlooking Nahal Hilazon in western Galilee

The Witches of Galilee

01.05.2009
Space & Physics, Scientific Archaeology
12,000-year-old grave uncovered in the western Galilee
Countries in the SESAME project

Beaming across the Border

01.05.2006
Space & Physics, Nano Physics, Particle Physics, Structural Biology, Environment, Scientific Archaeology, Technology & Applications
A particle accelerator being built in Jordan may serve to accelerate peace in the region
well-preserved ancient DNA in fossil bones

Preserved in Crystal

01.05.2006
Structural Biology, Scientific Archaeology
DNA preserved in fossil bones could reveal new insight into ancient worlds
New Program To Integrate Archaeology and the Natural Sciences

New Program To Integrate Archaeology and the Natural Sciences

30.04.2006
Scientific Archaeology
The Weizmann Institute of Science and Bar-Ilan University sign agreement    

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