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Family finds Roman-era stables beneath their garden, arrests made over looting

Family finds Roman-era stables beneath their garden, arrests made over looting | Human Interest | Scoop.it

Eilabun residents uncovered elaborate caves carved out of bedrock in ancient Galilean Jewish village, and allegedly robbed the site


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This Ancient Mosaic Depicts a Thrilling Chariot Race

This Ancient Mosaic Depicts a Thrilling Chariot Race | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Excavation and restoration work on a rare Roman piece in Cyprus provides a fresh look at historic customs.

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Earliest mosaic of Jonah and the whale found in Galilee synagogue

Earliest mosaic of Jonah and the whale found in Galilee synagogue | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Artwork uncovered at Roman-era synagogue in Huqoq also shows building the Tower of Babel and a Greco-Roman calendar

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'Colorful' Eastern Roman Tomb Discovered In Beit Ras, Northern Jordan

'Colorful' Eastern Roman Tomb Discovered In Beit Ras, Northern Jordan | Human Interest | Scoop.it

'Colorful' Eastern Roman tomb discovered in the ancient site of Capitolias, corresponding to modern Beit Ras, northern Jordan.


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1,700-Year-Old Roman Mosaic Discovered During City Sewer Construction Project

1,700-Year-Old Roman Mosaic Discovered During City Sewer Construction Project | Human Interest | Scoop.it
News of the discovery of a massive 1,700 year-old Roman mosaic was recently released to the public and press. The extensive and detailed mural is thought to h…

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Underwater treasure trove discovered by amateur divers off Israeli coast

Underwater treasure trove discovered by amateur divers off Israeli coast | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Pair were exploring a shipwreck near the ancient port of Caesarea when they found hoard of priceless objects dating back to the first and second centuries

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Lost secrets of Roman legionaries uncovered at Hadrian's Wall

Lost secrets of Roman legionaries uncovered at Hadrian's Wall | Human Interest | Scoop.it
A layer of black anaerobic soil at a site near Hadrian's Wall led archaeologists to find military and personal possessions left behind by cavalry men and their families 2,000 years ago.

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'Significant' Roman silver hoard found in Fife by teenager - BBC News

'Significant' Roman silver hoard found in Fife by teenager - BBC News | Human Interest | Scoop.it
David Hall made the discovery at the age of 14 and says it was his "first proper find".

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Wealthy Roman Settlement Discovered Beneath Britain's Longest Road

Wealthy Roman Settlement Discovered Beneath Britain's Longest Road | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Construction work to upgrade Britain's longest road has revealed a treasure trove of rare artifacts from one of the country's earliest and wealthiest Roman settlements.

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Mosaics with Old Testament Scenes Revealed in Roman-Era Synagogue in Israel | Archaeology | Sci-News.com

Mosaics with Old Testament Scenes Revealed in Roman-Era Synagogue in Israel | Archaeology | Sci-News.com | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Beautiful 1,500-year-old mosaics depicting Noah’s ark, animals, and the parting of the Red Sea have been discovered by archaeologists excavating a synagogue at Huqoq, an ancient Jewish village located three miles west of Magdala in the Galilee of Israel.

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Bath Houses and Tombs Uncovered at Roman Building Site

Bath Houses and Tombs Uncovered at Roman Building Site | Human Interest | Scoop.it
Construction on a new Roman Orthodox church in Casal Bernocchi (a Roman suburb) began over a year ago, but came to a quick halt when workers discovered archaeological remains shortly after the digging started. Now, excavations at the site have uncovered an ancient bath house as well as a number of tombs from the first …

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5 Iconic Roman Helmet Designs

5 Iconic Roman Helmet Designs | Human Interest | Scoop.it
The Roman legionary, unlike most of his opponents, could depend upon a set issue of uniform kit, including a stout metal helmet called a galea.
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