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IN THE MEDIA
A selection of media reports on our research

Research Symposium: “Bustan Gardens and Heritage Trees – Past, Present and Future” June 2024, Ramat Ha’Nadiv National Park
By Dr. Joshua Schmidt. Fresh from the field: Interdisciplinary research symposium (05/06/2024). We collaborated with researchers from the...
Aug 3, 2024
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Modern Israeli grapes linked to grapes in the Bible - study
From The Jerusalem Post (May 2023) The seeds were found at archaeological excavations led by Prof. Guy Bar-Oz and colleagues from the...
Mar 20, 2024
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The ancient history of Israeli grape pips and wine
Excavations have given proof of a flourishing wine industry in the Byzantine and early Arab period, especially at sites like Shivta, Halutza
Mar 13, 2024
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Ancient DNA analysis of winegrape seeds reveals genetic link between two modern varieties of red and
Ancient DNA analysis of winegrape seeds reveals genetic link between two modern varieties of red and
Jul 9, 2023
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Scientists Identify Ancient Grapes from Byzantine Days
An archaeological dig in southern Israel has uncovered an ancient wine industry and two grapes with a storied past.
Jun 1, 2023
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Genetic Studies Link Modern Israeli Grapes to Their Biblical Forebears
Genetic Studies Link Modern Israeli Grapes to Their Biblical Forebears
May 30, 2023
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Unveiling the “Mysterious” Gaza Wine: Scientists Analyze Ancient Grapes
Unveiling the “Mysterious” Gaza Wine: Scientists Analyze Ancient Grapes
May 27, 2023
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Genetic link between two modern varieties of red and white grapes and grape varieties
Genetic link between two modern varieties of red and white grapes and grape varieties cultivated over 1100 years ago
May 3, 2023
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Grape pips found in the Negev dated to 8th century may be the oldest of its kind worldwide
Grape pips found in the Negev dated to 8th century may be the oldest of its kind worldwide
Apr 27, 2023
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Ancient DNA reveals commercial viticulture in Byzantine and Early Islamic settlements
Excavations in the Negev Highlands of southern Israel found that the ancient cultivators could continuously produce a wide variety of grapes
Apr 23, 2023
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Negev desert study may have earliest evidence of white grapes
Researchers studying the remains of grapes from Late Antiquity settlements in Israel's Negev desert.
Apr 18, 2023
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Enduring mystery surrounds the collapse of a Byzantine society
A cluster of winemaking towns survived three centuries in the harsh Negev Desert, but were abandoned in the 6th century.
Feb 11, 2021
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Seeds from 1,500-year-old Negev trash pits show a world on the brink of collapse
Seeds from 1,500-year-old Negev trash pits show a world on the brink of collapse
Jul 26, 2020
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