First Archaeological Evidence of Extreme Asceticism Discovered in Jerusalem
In an ancient Byzantine monastery near Jerusalem, the remains of a woman buried with 30 iron rings attached to her body have been found. This discovery represents the first archaeological evidence of extreme asceticism among female monks, a phenomenon previously known only from historical texts. Researchers from the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Weizmann Institute
Paleo-Hebrew seal from the First Temple period discovered in Jerusalem
Archaeologists in Jerusalem discovered a seal from the First Temple period written in Paleo-Hebrew during an excavation. The discovery was announced in a joint press release by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and the City of David. The Paleo-Hebrew inscribed seal from the First Temple period was discovered during an excavation by the City of
A rare stone mask discovered on Mount Hebron, more than 9,500 years old, will go on public display
A rare stone mask more than 9,500 years old, discovered on Mount Hebron, will go on public display at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. The mask made of Dolomitic limestone was unearthed by an archaeological team from the Civil Administration near the settlement of Pnei Hever. Archaeologists date the stone mask to the Pre-Pottery Neolithic
Surveys begin at 1001 churches frequented by Christian pilgrims traveling from Europe to Jerusalem
Surveys before archaeological excavations have begun in the area known as 1001 churches, visited by Christian pilgrims traveling from Europe to Jerusalem. 1001 churches are located around the extinct volcanic Karadağ, 45 kilometers from Karaman city center. There are many religious buildings such as churches, chapels and monasteries still standing in the region. Değle Ruins,
The ‘Horoscope’ parchment discovered in the Judean Desert reveals the belief ciphers of a secret order
A parchment unearthed in the Judean Desert, east of Jerusalem, bears traces of an ancient order’s esoteric practices of astrology and mysticism. The artifact, which belonged to a secret society that existed thousands of years ago, is called the “Horoscope” parchment. The “Horoscope” parchment, distinguished by its use of reverse Hebrew script and a combination