African figurines made of Asian wood found in early Christian graves in Israel

African figurines made of Asian wood found in early Christian graves in Israel

Archaeologists excavating Byzantine tombs by the Nevatim air base in southern Israel two unique pendants that may whisper of early converts to Christianity from Ethiopia coming to the Holy Land

Ancient 1,500-Year-Old African Figurines Unearthed in Israel’s Negev Desert

The objects were remarkably well preserved, having been carefully buried alongside the deceased.

Rare 1,500 years-old African-style figurines found in Negev graves

Rare burial artifacts at Tel Malḥata reveal Christian-African cultural ties and ancient traditions of identity and memory.

Five rare figures, of course, with an estimated 1,500 years old have been discovered at the sites of ancient tombs in the Negev desert, south of Israel. Through sculptures it is also counted as a...

Archaeological Discovery Hints at African Christian Community in Ancient Israel

Among the figurines placed as burial offerings were also glassware, stone and alabaster jewelry, and bronze bracelets. By World Israel News A recent archaeological find in southern Israel suggests that a Christian community, likely at least partially African in origin, existed in the Negev desert 1,500 years ago. Five tiny figurines – including heads of African figures carved in black wood – were recently uncovered in 1,500-year-old graves of wo…

The figurines, carefully placed in the tomb alongside women and children, were exceptionally well preserved. According to the researchers, "the figures may represent ancestors, and they reflect traditions that were passed down from generation to generation - even after the adoption of the Christian religion."