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Jewish War Coin reverse

Coins relating to the Jewish War : Anonymous (year 3) AE Prutah 68/69 AD Hendin 664, SGIC 5640 17 mm. 2.90 gm. Die position=12h reverse Obverse: Amphora with broad rim, two handles and decorated lid. Hebrew legend. Reverse: Vine leaf on small branch. Hebrew legend. [Israel] [Coin Collecting]...

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Mesha Stele Photo

Moabite Stone Language: Moabite (a West Semitic Language) Medium: basalt stone stele Size: 1.15 meters high, 60-68 centimeters wide Length: 35 lines of writing Honoree: Mesha, king of Moab (late 9th century BCE) Approximate Date: 830 BCE Place of Discovery: Dhiban [in modern Jordan] Date of Discovery: 1868 Current Location: Louvre Museum...

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Bible Maps: Palestine at the time of Jesus 33 AD

Bible Maps: Palestine at the time of Jesus 33 AD During the time of Jesus in 33 AD, Palestine was a region of great historical and religious significance. Understanding the geography of this area provides valuable insights into the events and teachings recorded in the Bible. Jerusalem, the capital of Judea, was a focal point for religi...

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Masada ‑ Israel, Tower & Fortress

Masada is a renowned ancient fortress located in Israel, overlooking the Dead Sea. This historical site holds significant cultural and archaeological importance, attracting visitors from around the world. The fortress was originally built by King Herod the Great around 30 BCE. Its strategic location on a rock plateau provided a natural defense adv...

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Mesha Stele Photo

Moabite Stone Language: Moabite (a West Semitic Language) Medium: basalt stone stele Size: 1.15 meters high, 60-68 centimeters wide Length: 35 lines of writing Honoree: Mesha, king of Moab (late 9th century BCE) Approximate Date: 830 BCE Place of Discovery: Dhiban [in modern Jordan] Date of Discovery: 1868 Current Location: Louvre Museum...

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The Model with the Temple and the City

Model of Ancient Jerusalem during the time of Jesus and the second (Herod's) Temple, before its destruction in 70 AD. Built by archaeologists according to various historical sources: Josephus, the Mishnah, the Talmuds, the Tosephta, and the New Testament as well as archaeological discoveries. It uses mainly the same materials as the original....

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Herod's Palace

The Palace consisted of 2 main buildings, each with its banquet halls, baths, and accomodation for hundreds of guests. It was surrounded with groves of trees, canals, and ponds studded with bronze fountains. [Model of Ancient Jerusalem during the time of Jesus and the second (Herod's) Temple, before its destruction in 70 AD. Built by archaeologists...

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Robinson's Arch

You may notice an area with a reddish rectangle box around it. That is the area known today as the Western "Wailing" Wall. It gives an idea of how large this wall actually was. [Model of Ancient Jerusalem during the time of Jesus and the second (Herod's) Temple, before its destruction in 70 AD. Built by archaeologists according to various historica...

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Pool of Bethesda

The Pool of the Sheepmarket was just below the Fortress of Antonia. [Model of Ancient Jerusalem during the time of Jesus and the second (Herod's) Temple, before its destruction in 70 AD. Built by archaeologists according to various historical sources: Josephus, the Mishnah, the Talmuds, the Tosephta, and the New Testament as well as archaeological ...

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Petra, Jordan4

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