The Only Ancient Jewish Male Hair Ever Found
09/27 | The braided hair of a Jewish woman was found at Masada but until recently no example of preserved hair from a Jewish male had ever been found from the late Read more…
Posted in Ancient Israel.
Tag: Ancient Judaism
The Coins of Herod: A Modern Analysis and Die Classification
06/13 | It turns out that Herod the Great was great at a lot of things—but making coins was not one of them. “Herod’s numismatic legacy is disappointing to say the least,” Read more…
Posted in Reviews.
Mikva’ot in Galilean Caves Suggest Lives of Refuge and Religion
04/27 | Recent investigations have identified five mikva’ot (singular: mikveh), or Jewish ritual baths, in caves on the Galilean cliffs of Arbel, revealing the highly religious orientation of the inhabitants. Read more…
Posted in Ancient Israel, Biblical Archaeology Sites, Daily, News.
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