Archeologists find ancient game from the Hellenistic period with inscriptions of Greek gods

In the News UofH archaeologists, under the direction of Dr. Ian Stern (School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures), uncovered a unique collection of astragalos from the Hellenistic period during excavations in the…

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ARCHAEOLOGY: 23,000 year-old submerged brush huts discovered in the Galilee reveal dietary secrets of Prehistoric Israel

In the News The remains found inside the oldest brush hut in the world at Ohalo II, near the Sea of Galilee, reveal its inhabitants had a diverse diet. A…

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Prof. Guy Bar-Oz receives an ERC grant to restore heritage grape cultivars in the Negev desert and bring an ancient Byzantine grape variety back to life

In the News As a response to global warming, it is of vital importance to expand our search for authentic local ancient breeds that were cultivated and bred for centuries…

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Read more about the article Research sheds light on ways of reducing poverty in Israel
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Research sheds light on ways of reducing poverty in Israel

In the News  Dr. Einat Lavee (Department of Human Services and The Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Poverty and Social Exclusion) recently submitted a comprehensive qualitative study on poverty in…

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COGNITIVE SCIENCE: New UofH study finds facial recognition isn’t only a ‘human’ ability

In the News A groundbreaking study led by Prof. Shai Gabay (Head, The Institute of Information Processing and Decision Making) and researchers from Carnegie Mellon sheds light on the evolution of…

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Read more about the article A new scientific breakthrough suggests PTSD may be diagnosed via saliva
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A new scientific breakthrough suggests PTSD may be diagnosed via saliva

In the News A new study led by researchers from the University of Haifa and Tel Aviv University discovered the presence of certain bacteria in the saliva can indicate post-trauma in…

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First evidence of beer production for social consumption found at a prehistoric Israeli town

In the News Prof. Danny Rosenberg (School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures) recently led an archaeological expedition in the Middle Jordan Valley that uncovered cereal grains preserved in ancient pottery…

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