by hadassah | Nov 16, 2015 | Greco-Roman Period, Roman Period II
The Arch of the Titus Menorah shows Roman soldiers carrying the spoils of the Jewish Wars. The destruction of Jerusalem happened in 70 AD when the Roman legions sacked Jerusalem and returned home with the spoils, from the wealthiest city in the Roman Empire,...
by hadassah | Jan 28, 2009 | Roman Period II
Highlights- The Jewish War by Josephus Flavius, c. 75 CE Arch of Titus, 85 CE Aelia Capitolina Coin, 135 CE Bust of Hadrian, 118-130 CE Bar Kokhba Coin, 132-135 CE Bar Kokhba Letter, 132-135 CE Gospel of John, 135 CE Pool of Siloam Overview Biblical History- The Roman...
by hadassah | Jan 27, 2009 | Roman Period II
Roman Boxer A tiny statue (about 6 centimeters high by 4 centimeters wide) dating to the second or third century has been discovered in excavations of the Giv’ati Parking Lot across from the City of David. The shape of the face leads archaeologists to believe that an...
by hadassah | Jan 11, 2009 | Kingdoms of Israel and Judah, Roman Period II
The small Shiloach Pool, to which the waters of the Gihon flow today, is part of a pool from the Byzantine Era. Fragments of pillars which can be seen today in the pool, appear to be remains of the Shiloach Church that was built in this location. Archeologists believe...
by hadassah | Dec 31, 2008 | Roman Period II
“The freedom of Israel” Like footprints in the sand, coins can mark the presence of people who left no other remains. These coins, minted during the Second Jewish Revolt against Rome (132–135 A.D.) led by the charismatic Bar-Kokhba, read either “year 1,”...
by hadassah | Dec 31, 2008 | Roman Period II
Bible and Beyond “Simeon ben Kosba president of Israel and his economic chief. Peras.” Bar Kokhba Weight Simon Bar Kokhba Lead weight—found by Amos Kloner at Alim near Kiryat Gat. Face A of the lead weight discovered recently to a burrow, or low tunnel,...
