Madame Butterfly 0 Posted April 13, 2005 Tiberias dig unearths very rare marble floor By Eli Ashkenazi A marble floor dating from the first century CE was unearthed during this season's excavations of ancient Tiberias. According to archaeologist Professor Yizhar Hirschfeld, director of the three-week dig that ended yesterday, the floor is apparently a remnant of a pavement in the palace of Herod Antipas, son of Herod the Great, who ruled the Galilee from 4 BCE to 38 CE. "Marble from the first century CE was very rare in this area and is found only in royal palaces. Who knows, perhaps Salome danced for the king on this very floor," Hirschfeld said, referring to the New Testament story of the daughter of Herodias, Antipas' wife, who demanded the head of John the Baptist on a platter in exchange for the dance. The dig was cosponsored by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Israel Antiquities Authority, and was funded by the Tiberias municipality and Brown University, Rhode Island. It revealed that in the fourth century a basilica was constructed on top of the palace. It also uncovered a street from the Roman-Byzantine period, mosaics, and coins bearing the image of Jesus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaz4stfguy 0 Posted April 13, 2005 Very interesting, MB! If this turns out to be genuine, it'll add further credibility to the Bible, for those skeptics looking for proof. Way to go! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Butterfly 0 Posted April 13, 2005 I love archeaology. The one constant love of my life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kor37 9 Posted April 13, 2005 I love to read about archeology. I've never done it but I'd like too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Madame Butterfly 0 Posted April 13, 2005 Long ago at school, we had a National Geographic booklet in class that showed Pompeii, I was hooked for life! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekz 7 Posted April 19, 2005 Archeaology is fascinating. There is still so much that can be learned by excavating and examining ruins and remnants of past cultures. And yet some people find history to be dull. It is only dull when it is presented poorly imo. I would love to go to Pompei someday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
