Tag Archives: Herod the Great

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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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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Archaeologists find 2,000 year-old chisel used to build Western Wall

Posted on April 23, 2014 by LukeChandler

Excavations near Jerusalem’s Temple Mount uncovered a 2,000 year-old chisel at the foot of the Western Wall. Archaeologist Eli Shukron believes it was used in the construction of the wall around the early 1st century A.D. The chisel was found … Continue reading →

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