Writing in Thirteen Lectures on … the Apocalypse of the events of the sixth seal, which records the eventual triumph of Christianity over paganism as the sole religion of the Roman Empire, Brother Robert Roberts observes that: “This change was one which affected the entire civilized wo…
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Caesarea was one of the most important cities of the ancient Roman world and the capital of the province of Judea. The ruins of Caesarea, sometimes referred to as Caesarea Maritima to distinguish it from Caesarea Philippi, lie on the Mediterranean coast of present-day Israel.
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Further evidence of the Babylonian overthrow of Jerusalem and destruction of the Temple by Nebuchadnezzar has been discovered in the south-western region of ancient Jerusalem.1 Archaeologists from the Mount Zion Archaeological Project found layers of ash and burnt wood containing artefacts as well …
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Excavations in Jerusalem’s City of David, to the south-east of the Old City, continue to uncover some remarkable finds1. A burst sewage pipe in 2004 led to the discovery of a stairway forming part of the ascent to the Temple used by pilgrims in the time of Christ. When construction workers were se…
2000 Year Old Pilgrimage Road Discovered in Jerusalem Read More »
Researchers from Heidelberg University and the Curt Engelhorn Centre for Archaeometry in Mannheim, Germany, recently examined ancient tin artefacts from the second millennium BCE collected from archaeological sites in Israel, Turkey, and Greece. They were able to confirm that the tin used in their m…
British Tin in Ancient Artefacts Excavated in Israel Read More »
Seal impressions, known as “bulla”, are frequently found during archaeological excavations in Israel. They were created by pressing a seal or stamp, often set in a signet ring, into a soft piece of clay on the top of a string, which was tied around a linen bag or similar parcel. Over time, the c…
A bronze ring bearing the name of Pontius Pilate was found near Bethlehem fifty years ago, during an archaeological excavation at Herodium, a fortress built by King Herod.1 It had been overlooked for decades but archaeologists discovered Greek writing when the ring was cleaned and photographed by th…
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Silver coins from the Temple Mount
Five small silver coins dated to the end of the fourth century BC were discovered in soil excavated from the Temple Mount.1 The silver coins are inscribed with the letters “YHD” (Yehud) in ancient Hebrew script, the Aramaic name for the Persian Empire’s pro…
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There is an ongoing debate in the popular archaeological media about the location of the Temple of God in Jerusalem1. While it is generally accepted by leading scholars that the Temple stood on what is known today as the Temple Mount, the City of David to the south has been suggested as an altern…
Jerusalem’s Ancient Rubbish Dump and Governor’s Seal Discovered Read More »
Adorned with magnificent edifices and palaces, including a large amphitheatre and aqueduct, Caesarea was the symbol of Roman rule and Greek culture in Judea. Remains of many of these impressive structures can still be seen today.
Caesarea was constructed by Herod the Great on the Mediterran…
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