Tag Archives: Caesarea

Recent Discoveries: another 1st-century synagogue in Magdala and an early Christian’s ring

Posted on December 23, 2021 by LukeChandler

A few years ago, we found a synagogue from Jesus’ time in the biblical town of Magdala, where Mary the Magdalene once lived. The excavated synagogue had its original mosaic floors and a clear central room with benches along the … Continue reading →

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Recognize this famous ancient spot in Israel?

Posted on January 11, 2020 by LukeChandler

If you have traveled to Israel, you’ve likely visited the place in the photograph below. Do you recognize it? Take a few seconds to figure it out before reading further. It looks quite different now due to recent work to … Continue reading →

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“Spectacular” ancient shipwreck discovered at Caesarea’s harbor

Posted on May 16, 2016 by LukeChandler

A shipwreck with bronze statues, thousands of coins, and other finds has been discovered at ancient Caesarea Maritima, the same harbor used by the Apostle Paul. The Israel Antiquities Authority calls this the largest underwater discovery in 30 years. The wreck dates … Continue reading →

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Statue of Ram (symbol of Christ?) discovered at Caesarea

Posted on December 28, 2015 by LukeChandler

The Israel Antiquities Authority announced that a marble ram statue was discovered on the site of a 6th-century AD Byzantine church at Caesarea. It may be an early representation of Jesus. The discovery was apparently made on Christmas Eve day. … Continue reading →

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Roman Legions, a Miracle, and Armageddon: Our Last Day in Israel

Posted on July 12, 2015 by LukeChandler

We are back home now but our last day in Israel was excellent. We visited two of the best sites in the country and made a surprise visit to an excavation that has since been in the news. So what … Continue reading →

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A Full Day Seeing Sites in Israel

Posted on July 7, 2010 by LukeChandler

Internet time costs something where we are staying tonight, so I’ll save pictures and video for tomorrow when we (should) have free wireless access again. Our list of sites is long, so we’ll do a simple list: Megiddo: We walked … Continue reading →

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Israel (literally) Forges a New Trail Through History

Posted on February 16, 2010 by LukeChandler

The government is planning on spending NIS 500 million over five years to restore and preserve heritage sites across the country. They are hoping the investment will work to strengthen the Israeli and Jewish connection to the historic and Zionist heritage … Continue reading →

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