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Megiddo church is an archaeological site near Tel Megiddo, Israel that preserves the foundations of one of the oldest Christian church buildings ever discovered by archaeologists. [1] The ruins contain one of the oldest inscriptions referring to the divinity of Jesus .
Based on other finds found in the dig and the style of the letters in the inscriptions, IAA archaeologists have dated the mosaic floor to the third century — before the Roman Empire officially ...
Titled "The Megiddo Mosaic: Foundations of Faith," the exhibit showcases IAA’s archaeological find, dating back to the third century, on display for the first time since it was found. The mosaic ...
Megiddo church: Legio near Tel Megiddo: Israel: late 3rd century [19] Early Church Ruins discovered on prison grounds in 2005, possibly oldest building constructed as a church ever discovered. It retains mosaic floor decoration with Christian motifs – possibly the oldest building with this feature. [3] Aqaba Church: Aqaba: Jordan: late 3rd ...
Megiddo Prison is an Israeli prison facility located near the Megiddo Junction. [1] The prison itself was built over the ruins of the Jewish village of Othnai, which was later replaced by a Roman army camp. Remains of one of the oldest churches in the world have been found there. [2] [3]
Tel Megiddo (from Hebrew: תל מגידו) is the site of the ancient city of Megiddo (/ m ə ˈ ɡ ɪ d oʊ /; Greek: Μεγιδδώ), the remains of which form a tell or archaeological mound, situated in northern Israel at the western edge of the Jezreel Valley about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Haifa near the depopulated Palestinian town of Lajjun and subsequently Kibbutz Megiddo.
A New York family has confirmed that remains recently found in a pond outside a Georgia hotel are those of their grandparents, who disappeared more than 40 years ago.. Charles and Catherine Romer ...
Yotam Tepper (born c. 1987) is an Israeli archaeologist who discovered the Megiddo church complex, the oldest Christian house of worship ever discovered, [1] under the modern Megiddo prison. Dated to around 230, it is believed to be the earliest Christian site of worship ever discovered.