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Caiaphas Ossuary
A limestone bone box that purportedly held the remains of Caiaphas, the high priest of Jerusalem who presided over the trial of Jesus according to the New Testament.
Tel Dan Stele
An ancient basalt stele fragments discovered in Tel Dan that mentions the 'House of David', providing extra-biblical evidence of King David's existence.
James Ossuary
A 1st-century limestone box thought to have contained the bones of James, the brother of Jesus, with an Aramaic inscription that has sparked both intense interest and controversy.
Pool of Bethesda
An archaeological site identified as the location of a unique pool in Jerusalem where, according to the New Testament, Jesus healed a man who had been disabled for 38 years.
Ark of the Covenant
The sacred chest built by the Israelites to hold the tablets with the Ten Commandments, its whereabouts are unknown but speculated upon by archaeologists and scholars.
Pontius Pilate Stone
An inscribed stone that provided historical evidence for the existence of Pontius Pilate, the Roman prefect of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus.
Hezekiah's Tunnel
A water tunnel carved beneath Jerusalem dating to the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah and mentioned in the Bible as part of the city's preparations against Assyrian attack.
Mesha Stele
An inscribed stone erected by King Mesha of Moab in the 9th century BCE, mentioning the 'House of David' and victories over Israel, which parallels biblical narratives.
Cyrus Cylinder
An ancient clay cylinder inscribed with a decree from Cyrus the Great of Persia, corroborating the biblical account of the Jews' return from exile to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.
Megiddo Church
The remains of a 3rd-century Christian church found at the site of ancient Megiddo, one of the oldest church buildings ever discovered, providing insights into early Christianity.
The Pilate Coin
Coins issued by Pontius Pilate during his governance of Judea that serve as direct evidence of his historical rule, with inscriptions and designs characteristic of the period.
Dead Sea Scrolls
A collection of Jewish texts found in the Qumran Caves near the Dead Sea, significant for biblical studies and understanding Jewish history around the 1st century.
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