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Tag Archives: Masada
Finally, Fresh Fruit from Ancient Date Palms
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
6 more 2,000 year-old seeds sprout to give “Methuselah” Date Palm a family
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
Posted in Dead Sea, Israel, Links to interesting stuff, Masada, Qumran
Tagged Adam, Boaz, date palm, Hannah, Jonah, Judean Date Palm, Judith, Masada, methuselah, Qumran, Sarah Sallon, Science Advances, Uriel
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Masada Dig Yields New Discoveries from Jewish War
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
New Excavations to Begin at Masada
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
“Methuselah” Date Palm Fertilizes other Tree, Bears Fruit
Many readers are familiar with the 2,000 year-old seed that sprouted and brought back a single specimen of the extinct Judean Date Palm. Scientists named the new sprout “Methuselah” and raised the possibility of reviving the species. Date palms have gender and … Continue reading
Posted in Flora and Fauna, Short videos
Tagged Archaeology, Botany, date palm, elaine soloway, Judean Date Palm, Masada, methuselah
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Time off during an excavation in Israel? Here’s what you can do.
Go to the Dead Sea. It offers war and peace, cleansing mud, swimming in both warm and cold water. You can be lifted up in the lowest place on Earth. The Dead Sea lies more than 1,400 feet below sea … Continue reading
Israel (literally) Forges a New Trail Through History
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
Posted in General Archaeology, Interesting places to visit, Israel
Tagged Archaeology, Caesarea, City of David, Israel, Jerusalem, Masada, megiddo, Qumran, Tel-Dan, Tiberias
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Masada – an Ancient Dead Sea Fortress
Masada is famous for several reasons. To Israeli Jews, it is a symbol of Jewish Independence. To those interested in military or ancient history, it is an example of Rome’s famed tenacity. For some modern tourists, it is the site … Continue reading
Posted in General Archaeology, Interesting places to visit, Israel, Short videos, Travel
Tagged Archaeology, Bible, Dead Sea, Israel, Masada, Travel
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Bible, Archaeology, and Travel with Luke Chandler 
Short Video: From Jericho to Masada at the Dead Sea
The Dead Sea is always an enjoyable place to visit. I make a point of going there during every trip to Israel. A warm float in the Dead Sea and the fresh, cool waterfalls of Ein Gedi wash away every … Continue reading →