Eli Escusido
Eli Escusido serves as the Director of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and has been instrumental in advancing archaeological research in Israel. He recently highlighted the significance of a groundbreaking excavation in the Judean Desert, where a mysterious pyramid structure was found, emphasizing its potential impact on understanding the region's historical narrative.
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Eli Escusido, IAA director, said the finds are revealing the wealth of history hidden and embedded in the soil here.
Ancient Canaanite ritual artifacts and winepress unearthed near Tel Megiddo
United States· 2025-11-13
IAA Director Eli Escusido called the dam 'one of the most impressive and significant First Temple-period remains in Jerusalem.'
Ancient dam discovered near Pool of Siloam, where Jesus healed blind manUnited States· 2025-09-14
Eli Escusido stated that the sarcophagus reflects ancient Roman perceptions of life and faith.
Roman sarcophagus with Dionysus-Hercules drinking game found in IsraelUnited States· 2025-06-26
Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) director Eli Escusido applauded the mosaic's opening, saying its site 'will serve the public as an open archaeological garden.'
Byzantine-era mosaic from Israeli monastery reveals glimpse into ancient lifeUnited States· 2025-05-30
Eli Escusido stated that the artifact will be displayed in a special exhibition thanks to Ziv.
Üç yaşındaki çocuğun yerden aldığı taş, 3 bin 800 yıllık tarihi eser çıktı!
Turkey· 2025-05-05
Eli Escusido is the IAA Director who commented on the significance of the archaeological operations in the Judean Desert.
Mysterious 2,200-year-old pyramid discovered by archeologists in IsraelUnited States· 2025-03-26
