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Geza Vermes (1924–2013)
Geza Vermes (1924–2013)
Domitian and Geza. “Dear Hershel, ... Margaret and I spent two glorious weeks in Provence at Vaison la Romaine. I hope you are flourishing.”
– Geza. October 22, 2012.My friend[…]
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Hidden in Plain Sight—Painted Phoenician Ivories
Hidden in Plain Sight—Painted Phoenician Ivories
Recent research exposed hints of red and purple dye on this ivory tablet from Arslan Tash, stored in the Louvre in Paris.The Phoenicians prospered for 1200 years on the Levantine[…]
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Lebanese Cedar—The Prized Tree of Ancient Woodworking
Lebanese Cedar—The Prized Tree of Ancient Woodworking
The famous Lebanese cedar tree was widely used in the construction of ancient temples, palaces and seagoing vessels, including Solomon’s Temple and the so-called “Jesus Boat.” But what exactly made[…]
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Herod’s Temple Mount Revealed in Al-Aqsa Mosque Restoration
Herod’s Temple Mount Revealed in Al-Aqsa Mosque Restoration
The restoration of Al-Aqsa Mosque in the 1930s and 1940s included the removal of dozens of wooden beams that predate the mosque’s construction. These beams may have come from buildings[…]
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Who Were the Minoans?
Who Were the Minoans?
Who were the Minoans? The Minoan civilization is remembered for its ornate frescoes, including this Prince of the Lillies from the palace at Knossos.Crete’s Minoan civilization has long been considered[…]