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Tomb exploration reveals first archaeological evidence of Christianity from the time of Jesus

The archaeological examination by robotic camera of an intact first century tomb in Jerusalem has revealed a set of limestone Jewish ossuaries or "bone boxes" that are engraved with a rare Greek inscription and a unique iconographic ...

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created Feb 28, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (24) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Uncovering the Kingdom of Israel

In addition to many findings dating back to the Kingdom of Israel (some 3,000 years ago), remains of a Persian city (2,400 years ago) and a Byzantine town (1,500 years ago) have been exposed at the site. Plans ...

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created Jul 05, 2011 | popularity 1.4 / 5 (5) | comments 37

Trove of sea turtle and other marine fossils found along ancient new jersey coast

Paleontologists have discovered numerous marine sea life fossils at a dig site in Sewell, N.J., including sea turtles, crocodiles, other reptiles, and fish.

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created Jun 10, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Roman Maryport excavation starts on site

Archaeologists from Newcastle University have begun excavating today (31 May) at an internationally important Roman site in Maryport, Cumbria.

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created Jun 01, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New ancient Egypt temples discovered in Sinai

(AP) -- Archaeologists exploring an old military road in the Sinai have unearthed four new temples amidst the 3,000-year-old remains of an ancient fortified city that could have been used to impress foreign ...

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created Apr 21, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (11) | comments 0