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2,300-Year-Old Greek Courtesan’s Tomb Discovered in Jerusalem
2,300-Year-Old Greek Courtesan’s Tomb Discovered in Jerusalem
2,300-Year-Old Greek Courtesan’s Tomb Discovered in Jerusalem
The newly discovered remains of a cremated Greek ‘companion’—and her magnificent mirror
The Hebrew Year 5784—or Is It?
The Hebrew Year 5784—or Is It?
The Hebrew Year 5784—or Is It?
A significant chronological debate you may have never heard of
Who Were the ‘Blind and Lame’ Defenders of Jebusite Jerusalem? It’s Not Whom You Might Think
Who Were the ‘Blind and Lame’ Defenders of Jebusite Jerusalem? It’s Not Whom You Might Think
Who Were the ‘Blind and Lame’ Defenders of Jebusite Jerusalem? It’s Not Whom You Might Think
Beneath an otherwise seemingly obvious biblical passage lies a much more sinister meaning, as revealed by archaeology.
Four 1,900-Year-Old Swords Found Near the Dead Sea
Four 1,900-Year-Old Swords Found Near the Dead Sea
Four 1,900-Year-Old Swords Found Near the Dead Sea
‘Finding a single sword is rare—so four? It’s a dream!’
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Eilat Mazar
Hebrew University archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar excavated ancient Jerusalem for more than 50 years. Dr. Mazar was a world-class biblical archaeologist who uncovered evidence of some of the Bible’s greatest stories and characters.
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