Tag : Israel Antiquities Authority
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title : 12th Dead Sea Scrolls' Cave Found in Israel, 'Best Discovery in 60 Years'
summary : Evidence of a 12th cave related to the Dead Sea scrolls was found this week by Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers. Archeologists, including Oren Gutfeld and Ahiad Ovadia from the university's Institute of Archeology -- aided by Randall Price and students of Liberty University in Virginia -- are the first people in more than 60 years to have discovered a new scroll cave. Prior to this find, it was believed only 11 caves had contained the coveted scrolls.
date : Feb 09, 2017 09:22 AM EST
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title : Cross, Menorah 2,100-Year-Old Etched Symbols Found in Judean Foothills by Hikers
summary : Three caves and hiking enthusiasts just discovered significant religious symbols dating back to Jesus Christ's era, according to an Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announcement. A cross, plus an ancient seven-branched menorah, was found engraved on the walls of an early water cistern in Judean foothills. The etchings are believed to be more than 2,100 years old.
date : Jan 12, 2017 05:31 PM EST
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title : Palestine Claims Dead Sea Scrolls at UNESCO
summary : Palestinians are preparing to lay claim to the Dead Sea Scrolls at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Israeli authorities discovered earlier this month.
date : Nov 14, 2016 11:26 PM EST
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title : Ancient Papyrus Discovered In Israel Confirms Jews’ Claim To Temple Mount: ‘UNESCO Received Letter from the Past’
summary : Israel announced the discovery of an ancient papyrus fragment with Hebrew text that proves the Jews’ claim to the Holy City.
date : Oct 29, 2016 09:57 AM EDT
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title : Bible Proof: Israeli Archaeologists Say King Hezekiah Did Destroy Idols
summary : Israeli archaeologists stated Friday they have evidence the biblical King Hezekiah indeed destroyed the high places and idols in Israel as described in the Bible, evidence that officials said highlights Israel's past connection to the local land and helps draw the country's boundaries. The Bible in II Kings 18:4 states Hezekiah, the twelfth king of Judea, "removed the high places, smashed the sacred stones and cut down the Asherah poles.
date : Sep 30, 2016 04:34 PM EDT
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