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Archaeologists Discover Roman Capitolium Temple in Sarsina
Reported by Heritage Daily:
In a press announcement by the Italian Ministry of Culture (MIC), archaeologists have discovered a Roman Temple in thee Italian town of Sarsina.
During antiquity, Sarsina was a settlement of the Umbri, an Italic people that were conquered by the Romans during the 3rd century BC.
The 'most ancient gate' discovered by Israeli archeologists in Holy Land
A 5,500-year-old city gate was uncovered during excavations carried out near Kiryat Gat in southern Israel, with archaeologists saying this is the most ancient gate ever discovered in Israel.
The gate and part of a fortification system were discovered at Tel Erani ahead of the laying of a water pipe by the Mekorot Water Company which is set to supply water to the Intel factory.
The fortifications date to the early Bronze Age, about 3,300 BCE, reflecting the beginning of urbanization in the Land of Israel and the Southern Levant.
More at The Jerusalem Post.
2,300 year-old Rare Golden Gifts Uncovered at Sacrificial Site in Tunisia
Archaeologists excavating the tophet uncovered a collection of offerings, Tunisia’s Ministry of Cultural Affairs said in an Aug. 11 news release. They found five gold coins from 2,300 years ago, tombstones and several urns with the remains of animals, infants and premature babies.
You can read more at the Miami Herald.
Researchers Discover 2,000-Year-Old Roman Walls in Swiss Alps
Archaeology Magazine reports:
According to a SWI report, researchers have discovered the remnants of Roman walls in the foothills of the Alps while excavating a gravel pit in present-day Cham, a municipality in central Switzerland's canton Zug.
Archaeologists Find Roman Calendar Fragments at Ostia
According to a report in The Guardian, archaeologists working at the site of Ostia Antica about 20 miles from Rome have uncovered fragments of marble slabs called fasti recording official events that took place in A.D. 128 during the reign of the emperor Hadrian (reigned A.D. 117–138).
More at Archaeology.org.
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Unearthing the Bible: 101 Archaeological Discoveries That Bring the Bible to Life
By Titus Kennedy
In Unearthing the Bible, Dr. Titus M. Kennedy presents 101 objects that provide compelling evidence for the historical reliability of Scripture from the dawn of civilization through the early church. Gathered from more than 50 museums, private collections, and archaeological sites, these pieces not only reinforce the reliability of the biblical narratives, but also provide rich cultural insights into the ancient world.
Using this visual guide, you can find context for your faith as you make your way through the Bible. Dr. Kennedy’s photographs and detailed descriptions enable you to examine each piece of fascinating evidence for yourself.
From the earliest tablets of creation to artifacts connected with the life and resurrection of Jesus, Unearthing the Bible shows you can be confident there is an abundance of archaeological support for the history told in the Scriptures.
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In the year 79 A.D., Mount Vesuvius (located on the Italian mainland in the Gulf of Naples in Campania) erupted burying both Pompeii and Herculaneum and its victims under both pumice and ash. Courtesy of the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.