Category Archives: Masada

Finally, Fresh Fruit from Ancient Date Palms

Posted on September 8, 2020 by LukeChandler

Remember the 2,000 year-old date palm from Masada? The original tree, nicknamed Methuselah, is now a daddy thanks to patience, science, and a little bit of luck. In a happy, very un-2020 report, we have a harvest of new ancient … Continue reading →

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6 more 2,000 year-old seeds sprout to give “Methuselah” Date Palm a family

Posted on February 8, 2020 by LukeChandler

In 2008, Dr. Sarah Sallon successfully revived a 2,000 year-old seed from the extinct Judea Date Palm. This tree is named “Methuselah” and currently stands more than 11 feet tall. An Israeli research team has now germinated six more date … Continue reading →

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Masada Dig Yields New Discoveries from Jewish War

Posted on September 11, 2017 by LukeChandler

Preliminary results from the new excavations at Masada have been released, with “tremendous amounts” of new finds illuminating the famous Roman siege. Here are some excerpts: “We’re actually excavating a refugee camp,” said Guy Stiebel, the archaeologist leading excavations carried … Continue reading →

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New Excavations to Begin at Masada

Posted on November 6, 2016 by LukeChandler

After a 10-year hiatus, the Dead Sea mountain fortress of Masada will be excavated again according to this news article. Though much has been found in the past, Director of Excavations Dr. Guy Stiebel says much remains to be discovered. Masada (“stronghold”) … Continue reading →

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