1,700-Year-Old Engraving Near Biblical Site Offers New Insight into Jesus’s Era
Archaeologists have uncovered a 1,700-year-old Greek-inscribed stone near a location in Israel where Jesus is believed to have walked on water, as described in the New Testament. The volcanic stone marks Roman-era boundaries between two previously unknown towns—Tirathas and Golgol—which may correspond to the biblical Gilgal and Golgotha.
This rare discovery sheds new light on Roman governance in the region, suggesting their influence was broader than previously documented. Dr. Motti Aviam, lead archaeologist, remarked:
“These findings could reshape our understanding of biblical geography and Roman-era administration.”
In Galilee, researchers also unearthed a 1,500-year-old protective amulet, known as “Solomon’s Seal,” believed to guard women and infants from evil forces.
Another significant find in Jerusalem revealed a sacred site tied to King Hezekiah, an ancestor of Jesus. The site includes ancient rooms, a standing stone, and an altar—elements that deepen our knowledge of early spiritual practices.
Together, these discoveries offer valuable context to Jesus’s world and reaffirm the region’s profound historical and religious significance.