US EditionArchaeologists Uncover Mysterious Christian Artifact Near Sea of Galilee
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On the archaeological site of Hippos, 2 km east of Lake Tiberias in Israel, archaeologists discovered a 1,400-year-old artifact, a marble block in a baptism room called photisterion. This discovery could shed light on "a stage of the baptismal rite of early Christians that had remained so far unknown", according to the authorities, in statements reported by Fox News, and relayed by CNews. According to the photos, the object is a marble block "al…
Archaeologists Uncover Mysterious Christian Artifact Near Sea of Galilee
Archaeologists working near the Sea of Galilee have uncovered a one-of-a-kind marble artifact from the Byzantine era that could reshape our understanding of early Christian baptism practices. The 1,400-year-old block, featuring three cavities likely for holding sacred oils, was found in an ancient baptismal hall in the city of Hippos. Hippos, perched above the waters where Jesus performed miracles and preached, was the only Christian city encirc…
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