In a remarkable archaeological discovery, researchers have unveiled evidence of sea-faring methods used approximately 1,500 years ago to transport Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land. This finding emerged during an excavation of a Byzantine-era church near the Bedouin city of Rahat in the northern Negev desert, far from any current shoreline.
Read more: Byzantine Church In Negev Reveals Ancient Pilgrim Sea Routes To Holy Land
In the vibrant plains near Rehovot, Israel, an exciting discovery was made at the archaeological site of Churvet Chevra. Meir El-Chasid, a local volunteer, unearthed a stunning glazed bowl adorned with intricate decorations, dating back to the Abbasid period of the 9th or 10th century. This find highlights the rich tapestry of history buried just beneath our feet and offers a vivid glimpse into the past civilizations that once flourished in the region.
Read more: Ancient Abbasid-Era Bowl Discovered Near Rehovot By Local Volunteer
The historical narrative of Israel, particularly during the Iron Age, is deeply entwined with the biblical accounts of the United Kingdom of Israel, which was said to have existed from the 11th century BCE under the reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon. This kingdom, however, purportedly split into Israel and Judea around 975 BCE following Solomon's death, a division catalyzed by heavy taxation and succeeded by his son Rehoboam. This split delineated the northern kingdom of Israel, which included territories like Samaria and Shechem, from the southern kingdom of Judea, with Jerusalem as its religious and administrative heart.
Read more: Groundbreaking: Microarchaeology Study Unveils Jerusalem's True Timeline
In a significant archaeological find, researchers under the Israel Antiquities Authority have uncovered an ancient gaming die in the City of David National Park, near the historic Pool of Siloam. The discovery, dating back to the 13th century, sheds light on the leisure activities of past civilizations and underscores the continuous human connection to the region.
Read more: 13th-Century Gaming Die Found In Jerusalem's City of David
In a startling and deeply alarming turn of events, the sacred grounds of Sebastia, an ancient jewel nestled near Nablus in the heart of the storied region of Samaria, find themselves under a brutal assault. This revered site, once the glorious capital of the Kingdom of Israel during the zenith of the 9th and 8th centuries BCE, has been desecrated by unauthorized Palestinian construction, igniting a firestorm of outrage among defenders of Israel’s rich cultural heritage. The audacity of this act strikes at the very soul of a land steeped in millennia of Jewish history, now caught in the throes of an epic battle against the dark forces of historical revisionism.
Read more: Sebastia's Sacred Grounds Defiled By Unauthorized Palestinian Construction
