'The figure is likely the goddess Minerva from Roman mythology,' experts say
'The figure is likely the goddess Minerva from Roman mythology,' experts say
Move consolidates Israeli civilian administration over the area
Royal boat dock on the Dead Sea may have been used to transport John the Baptist
Its roots go back to very beginning of Judaism and history of early Israelites
Unique shipwreck reveals advanced navigational skills, insights into trade networks
This revolt is just one episode among many others where Jews attempted to rid themselves of Roman oppression in Judea
Early church fathers mention upper room and 'church built by Jews' at this spot
Lack of links to Jewish towns indicates Roman-Jewish tensions