Archaeology & Sites

Cities Mentioned in the New Testament

[Archaeology] This page contains links to archaeological sites from the New Testament period. Cities specifically mentioned in the New Testament are included, along with sites related to the social world of the New Testament, either historically (e.g., Masada) or architecturally (e.g., Ostia). There is also a series of links to various maps of the ...

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Cities Excavated in Israel

(Click on Sites with Images) [Archaeology]...

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Second Temple Synagogue Literary Archive

a collection of ancient literary references to Second Temple synagogues. In keeping with current scholarly practices, only sources contemporaneous with the Second Temple period are cited....

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Jericho

A recent photograph of the synagogue-remains found near Jericho and a mikveh [Archaeology]...

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Archaeological Sites

In one sense the entire Levant is an immense archaeological site. It is not possible for us to provide details on all the important sites let alone all sites. So, we decided to begin with some sites to which we have taken student groups as part of their study of archaeology and the Bible. We will branch out as we have the time and resources. The ...

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Masada

Also known as es-Sebbeh, Horvot Mezada, Mesada, Mezada, Sebbeh, The Stronghold. The summit of Masada sits 190 feet (59 m) above sea level and about 1500 feet (470 m) above the level of the Dead Sea. The mountain itself is 1950 feet (610 m) long, 650 feet (200 m) wide, 4250 feet (1330 m) in circumference, and encompasses 23 acres. The "Snake Path" c...

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Cyrenaica Synagogue

Nice Overview of the Synagogue with images and info. [Archaeology]...

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Gamla

Nice Overview of the Synagogue with images and info. [Archaeology]...

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Bosporus Kingdom

Nice Overview of the Jewish presence with images and info. The Bosporus Kingdom encompassed the coastal areas of the eastern Crimea and the Taman Peninsula where the straights of Kerch (the Cimmerian Bosporus) connect the Black Sea to the Sea of Azov. Homer characterized the early Cimmerian inhabitants of this region as living in a country of darkn...

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Herodium

Also known as el-Fureidis, Har Hordos, Herodeion, Herodion, Jebel Fureidis. Constructed over a small pre-existing hill, the Herodium was a fortress for Herod to quickly flee to from Jerusalem and a luxurious palace for his enjoyment. He chose to be buried here and the mountain is the shape of a tumulus. Herod's tomb has not been discovered in the...

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