Jerusalem

Old City Jerusalem Map

Nice illustrative map of the old city. [Archaeology] [Images of selected sites in Jerusalem]...

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A tale of King Herod, concrete and a sunken harbor

In the annals of history, the tale of King Herod comes to life against the backdrop of remarkable architectural achievements—concrete and a sunken harbor—testimonies to the grandeur and innovation of his reign. King Herod the Great, a towering figure in ancient Judea, ruled from 37 BC to 4 BC. His reign was marked by ambitious building projects aim...

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1st Cent. AD Shipwreck and the Lead Ingots

Josephus wrote his composition referring to Sebastosas an intact, properly operating complex, it appears that the placement and date of the wreck indicates the harbor's. The most surprising items recovered from this site are a group of lead ingots (Photo of Lead Ingots); all are of the same mold and are undoubtedly from the wrecked vessel. Two of t...

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