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Jewish War Coin

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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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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The City with the Tomb of David

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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The Upper Agora in the Upper City

The area east of the Palace was known as the Upper City, this is where the wealthy Jews lived. [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...

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The Lower City

On the SE hill was the Lower City, the ancient city of Jerusalem's core and on its slopes were the crowded houses of the poor. [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...

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Antonia Fortress

On the NW corner of the Temple Mount was the Fortress of Antonia. Named after Marc Antony it stood 115 feet high. This headquarters for the Roman soldiers overlooked 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 var...

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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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