Israel has launched a comprehensive online repository that brings together millions of records related to the land’s ancient past. The platform features detailed entries on sites and artifacts, accompanied by photographs, excavation reports, and thousands of 3D models, all accessible for search and study. Experts describe it as one of the world’s largest archaeology databases, designed to serve both scholars and enthusiasts by centralizing materials once scattered across archives and institutions.
The initial release already features more than 3.9 million records and nearly a million artifacts, supported by over 1.2 million images and upwards of 15,000 three-dimensional models. With smart filters, users can explore periods, locations, and artifact types, opening discoveries to a global audience and classrooms far beyond Israel’s borders. The project marks a milestone in public access to the country’s cultural heritage and offers a foundation for new research collaborations.
Curators say the resource will continue to grow as additional collections are digitized and uploaded, preserving fragile archives while inviting fresh questions about the past. For many Israelis and lovers of the Bible, the database is more than a technical feat—it is a living window into the stones and stories that have shaped a people.
(TOI/VFI News)
“For your servants hold her stones dear and have pity on her dust.” – Psalm 102:14
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