Jewish ritual bath discovered near Rome is the 'oldest discovery of its kind in the world'
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Discovery of ritual bath sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Rome
The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical region of Israel and the surrounding area.
Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found Near Rome Changes History
Archaeologists excavating Ostia Antica, the ancient port city of Rome, have unearthed what is now considered the oldest Jewish ritual bath (mikvah) outside the Middle East. Dating back over 1,500 years,
Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found in Europe
Rome and Ostia to this day are dotted with remnants of Jewish heritage: a menorah on the bas-relief of the first-century Arch of Titus; Jewish catacombs; sundry Roman-era inscriptions, and a synagogue at Ostia Antica.
1,400-year-old Jewish ritual bath unearthed on outskirts of Rome. See the unique ruins
As they worked, the team uncovered a smaller rectangular room with a wide set of steps leading down to a well. Archaeologists identified it as an ancient Jewish ritual bath, known as a mikveh, dating back at least 1,400 years.
A Semi-Subterranean Jewish Ritual Bath Found in the Ancient Roman Port of Ostia Antica
In the Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica, a mikveh, a Jewish ritual bath, has been identified during excavations carried out in June and August 2024. The discovery of this mikveh is of singular importance,
Ancient mikveh dating back to Roman times discovered in Ostia Antica, Italy
Objects discovered during the excavation include oil lamps decorated with the menorah (seven-branched lampstand) and the ...
An Italian cultural ambassador's guide to Rome
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