Archaeologists Discover a Jewish Ritual Bath in Ostia Antica
Recent archaeological excavations in ancient Ostia Antica, in the heart of the Roman Empire, provide striking evidence of the Jewish community’s presence in this important port city. Archaeologists have discovered a mikveh, a Jewish ritual bath, in a residential complex dating back to the late 4th century AD. This discovery allows us to trace the
The Glyptotek Museum has returned the statue head of Septimius Severus smuggled from Türkiye
Through the intensive efforts of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Glyptotek Museum in Denmark has returned the head of the statue of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus and 48 terracotta architectural plaques that were smuggled from Türkiye. This significant restitution marks a concrete victory in the fight against historical artifact smuggling. Heritage Smuggled