Identifying biblical sites, Part 4
Aaron Goel-Angot
It is obvious to many archaeologists today that this complex on both sides of the river was a pilgrimage area already during the first centuries
Unique monument stood for over 1,700 years without major changes or renovations
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
Early church fathers mention upper room and 'church built by Jews' at this spot
Events in the Bible happened in real locations, many of which can still be identified
The “Gilgals” were focal points for the tribes of Israel
Some argue it was inhabited by early Christians who maintained Jewish identity
Archaeology shifting toward rediscovering historical authenticity of the Bible
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Aaron Goel-Angot is a Belgian-Israeli archaeologist with an expertise in antiquities identification. He is an enthusiastic numismatist and a licensed tour guide. He holds a BA degree in archaeology from the Institute of Archaeology at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He joined the ALL ISRAEL NEWS team as an Archaeology and Tourism correspondent. Aaron is married, father of three young children and lives in Jerusalem.