Posted on 11/23/2021 10:14:15 AM PST by SunkenCiv
Israeli archaeologists have uncovered evidence they contend backs up the stories of a Jewish victory over Greek rulers – events that are connected to the celebration of Hanukkah.
More than two thousand years ago, a hilltop fortress with a commanding view was supposed to protect the Greek-ruled city of Maresha from a legendary Jewish revolt. But Israel Antiquities Authority archaeologists digging in the Lachish Forest, say it didn’t work.
They say they have evidence of the Hasmonean Jewish victory – better known as the Maccabees – over the Seleucid Greek rulers – despite Seleucid attempts to fortify and protect the encampment...
The excavation revealed a well-fortified 50-foot by 50-foot building that had been destroyed. Montagu said they uncovered the walls of the structure, which were nearly ten feet wide and sloped to prevent invaders from scaling the wall.
“We also uncovered a destruction layer, which in it we found hundreds of artifacts, including pottery and coins and weapons, which we dated back to the second century BC,” Montagu told CBN News at the site.
“We believe that the destruction was done by the Hasmoneans as part of their conquest of Idumea in 112 BC.”
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What!?!
Ya mean the Bible has vast amounts of historical information in it?
Whodathunkit?
Jesus Himself celebrated Hanukkah.
See Gospel of John 10:22-3
Wow, great find! If I was a much younger man, it would’ve been possibly a life-changing experience to go on one of these digs….
I watch documentaries and also the Oak Island show, and envy anyone getting their hands dirty to touch history!
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