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(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

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

 

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
Prof. Uzy Smilansky. Piecing the puzzle
Archaeology Goes Hi-Tech
01.05.2004
Math & Computer Science, Scientific Archaeology, Technology & Applications

Institute physicists are digging up ancient secrets

Yaba-Daba-Glue! Stone-Age Use of Collagen Discovered
Yaba-Daba-Glue! Stone-Age Use of Collagen Discovered
01.10.1997
Scientific Archaeology
Collagen is one of the latest fads of today's cosmetics industry. Now research at the Weizmann Institute...
New Look at Ancient Puzzles
New Look at Ancient Puzzles
01.10.1996
Scientific Archaeology

Archaeology is becoming a truly scientific discipline, thanks to cutting-edge chemical techniques

Ancient Ashes Throw New Light on Prehistoric Lifestyles
Ancient Ashes Throw New Light on Prehistoric Lifestyles
24.09.1996
Scientific Archaeology
REHOVOT, Israel -- September 24, 1996 -- Prehistoric ashes can now be recognized and analyzed with...
Prehistoric Fires Spark a Scientific Leap Forward
Prehistoric Fires Spark a Scientific Leap Forward
01.09.1996
Scientific Archaeology
By Miriam Bulwar David-Hay

REHOVOT, Israel -- Somewhere, back in the mists of time...

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