Ritual Artifacts Unearthed at Biblical 'Armageddon' Site in Israel

In November 2025, archaeologists working in Israel's Jezreel Valley have made a remarkable discovery at the ancient site of Tel Megiddo, known as the biblical Armageddon. Excavations have uncovered 3,300-year-old artifacts left behind by the Canaanites, an indigenous people of the Levant region.

The artifacts include a miniature ceramic shrine and a complete zoomorphic ritual vessel shaped like a ram, providing insights into the religious practices of the Canaanites. Researchers believe these vessels were used in libation ceremonies, where liquids like milk, wine, or oil were poured as offerings.

Alongside these ritual finds, the team also unearthed a 5,000-year-old hewn winepress, one of the oldest ever discovered in Israel. This confirms that the early inhabitants of Megiddo were producing wine, even as the city was expanding beyond its well-known boundaries.

The blend of ritual activity and defensive fortifications at Megiddo mirrors the biblical portrayal of the site as a strategic battleground and a stage for spiritual conflict. The excavations have revealed a complex city where religious, civic, and military elements intersected, shedding light on the social and spiritual life that later inspired the imagery of Armageddon.