May 13 Blog
By: BAS Staff
Still another group is looking for Mt. Ararat, where the Bible says Noah landed after the flood. This group is looking to confirm the tradition that nearby Mt. Cudi (Judi Dagh) is really Mt. Ararat, as recorded in the Quran, Sura 11.44.
Jun 9 Blog
Robert Mondavi may have been one of the best-known vineyard operators in recent years, but Noah was the first. This is often overlooked in the shadow of Noah’s deluge-defying ark accomplishment, but the Bible states very clearly in Genesis 9 that, after the ark ran aground in the mountains of Ararat (now identified with Mt. Ararat), “Noah, a man of the soil, was the first to plant a vineyard” (Genesis 9:20).
Oct 4 Blog
By: Noah Wiener
Archaeologists excavating the prehistoric settlement Dikili Tash in northern Greece have uncovered what may be Europe’s oldest wine samples. Residue analysis on the contents of 6,200-year-old ceramics revealed tartaric acid, indicating fermentation.
Apr 4 Blog
The Israel Antiquities Authority announced the discovery of a massive Byzantine wine press near Hamei Yo’av.
Feb 20 Blog
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery of a Byzantine-era liquid press in the Tel Aviv-Jaffa municipality on Wednesday.
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