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The Bible in Museums: Where to See Ancient Scripture Today
The Bible, as one of the most influential books in human history, has shaped not only religious beliefs but also the course of civilization. Its stories, teachings, and moral lessons have impacted art, literature, law, and culture for centuries. Toda...
Archaeologists Uncover Possible Oldest 3D Map, Dating Back 13,000 Years
A team of archaeologists has identified what may be the world’s oldest known three-dimensional map, according to a new study. The discovery was made at Ségognole 3, a prehistoric sandstone rock shelter located south of Paris, France. While the sit...
Archaeologists Discover 3,500-Year-Old Tomb of ‘Missing Pharaoh’ in Egypt
Burial Site of Thutmose II Hailed as the Most Significant Find Since Tutankhamun British archaeologist Piers Litherland had spent over a decade exploring the remote western wadis near Egypt’s Valley of the Kings when he made a breathtaking discover...
Ancient Jewish Ritual Bath Unearthed Near Rome Sheds Light on Jewish Life in the Roman Empire
Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered the remains of an ancient Jewish ritual bath, or mikveh, near Rome, marking the oldest known discovery of its kind outside the biblical regions of Israel and its surroundings. The mikveh was found during an ongo...
Jehu Bows Before Shalmaneser III: A Unique Depiction in Ancient Near Eastern Art
One of the most fascinating and historically significant reliefs from the ancient Near East is the depiction of Jehu, king of Israel, bowing before the Assyrian king Shalmaneser III. This image is part of the famous Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III, ...
Archaeologists Uncover 1,500-Year-Old Monastery with Stunning Mosaic Floor
A team of archaeologists has discovered the ruins of a remarkable Christian monastery dating back approximately 1,500 years in Israel. Among the most striking finds is a beautifully preserved mosaic floor featuring vibrant colors and intricate design...
Why Do the Huldah Gates Appear Different in Ancient Replicas and Modern Photos?
The Huldah Gates, located on the southern wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, are a significant archaeological and historical feature. These gates served as entrances and exits for worshippers ascending to the Temple during the Second Temple perio...
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The Bible in Museums: Where to See Ancient Scripture Today
The Bible, as one of the most influential books in human history, has shaped not only religious beliefs but also the course of civilization. Its stories, teachings, and moral lessons have impacted art, literature, law, and culture for centuries. Today, while many people engage with the Bible through modern translations... -
Archaeologists Uncover Possible Oldest 3D Map, Dating Back 13,000 Years
A team of archaeologists has identified what may be the world’s oldest known three-dimensional map, according to a new study. The discovery was made at Ségognole 3, a prehistoric sandstone rock shelter located south of Paris, France. While the site has been known since the 1980s for its ancient engravings—including depictions... -
Archaeologists Discover 3,500-Year-Old Tomb of ‘Missing Pharaoh’ in Egypt
Burial Site of Thutmose II Hailed as the Most Significant Find Since Tutankhamun British archaeologist Piers Litherland had spent over a decade exploring the remote western wadis near Egypt’s Valley of the Kings when he made a breathtaking discovery—an ancient staircase leading to a long-lost royal tomb. What he and his... -
Ancient Jewish Ritual Bath Unearthed Near Rome Sheds Light on Jewish Life in the Roman Empire
Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered the remains of an ancient Jewish ritual bath, or mikveh, near Rome, marking the oldest known discovery of its kind outside the biblical regions of Israel and its surroundings. The mikveh was found during an ongoing excavation in Ostia Antica, an ancient port city located 16... -
Archaeologists Unearth 141 Ancient Gold Coins, Including Rare Pieces from a Forgotten Roman Emperor
A remarkable discovery in northern Luxembourg has provided historians with fresh insight into the final years of the Western Roman Empire. Archaeologists have uncovered a hoard of 141 gold coins near the village of Holzthum, dating back to the late fourth and early fifth centuries AD. The treasure features coins bearing...
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