In the haunting aftermath of October 7, Israeli archaeologists—trained to unearth ancient history—found themselves sifting through fresh ashes and heartbreak, using their skills to honor the present by helping families reclaim their lost loved ones.
Join Oriel Moran as she reports from the Israel Antiquities Authority in Jerusalem, a powerful new exhibition titled “Rising from the Ashes” reveals the heartbreaking work of archaeologists in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks.
From the burned homes of kibbutzim to the Nova Festival site, these experts—normally dedicated to uncovering the ancient past—were called to a new mission: to identify the remains of those missing and murdered, and to document the devastation for history.