Proof of an ancient garden, consistent with biblical scripture, has emerged at the holiest site in Christianity — and an archaeologist says "many surprises" from the site are in the works.

“That indicates it’s ancient glass, because during that time ... pointing to huge heaps of earth that fill an olive grove below the tent. “We have another 15 to 20 years to go.” ...

Experts from key state and civil society organizations are joining forces to protect what could be the last wild olive trees ...

Israel Antiquities Authority The ancient jug Dafna Gazit, Israel Antiquities Authority Impressive Underground Olive Press for Oil Production in Yatir Forest Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities ...

Alongside the olive press, an ancient Byzantine-period synagogue discovered earlier at the site has undergone extensive conservation by experts from the Conservation Department of the Israel ...