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1,500-year-old message unearthed during work for cellular carrier
Israel Hayom ^ | Aug 24, 2017 | Efrat Forsher and Israel Hayom Staff

Posted on 08/29/2017 11:22:33 AM PDT by Ray76

A dig to lay new cable for the Partner communications company near Damascus Gate in the Old City of Jerusalem this summer unearthed a very old missed message: a 1,500-year-old mosaic floor bearing a Greek inscription.

Dr. Leah Di Segni of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem deciphered the inscription, which reads: "In the time of our most pious Emperor Flavius Justinian, also this entire building Constantine the most God-loving priest and abbot, established and raised, in the 14th indiction."

According to Di Segni, "This inscription commemorates the founding of the building by Constantine, the priest. The inscription names the emperor, Flavius Justinian. It seems that the building was used as a hostel for pilgrims."

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1 posted on 08/29/2017 11:22:33 AM PDT by Ray76
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To: Ray76

And on the back it said, “Drink more Ovaltine.”

Sorry, I had to. It’s a curse.


2 posted on 08/29/2017 11:23:53 AM PDT by robroys woman
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To: Ray76

“Can you hear me now?”


3 posted on 08/29/2017 11:25:09 AM PDT by Zathras
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To: robroys woman

You just need more High Anxiety to settle those Blazing Saddles, Mr Frankensteen.


4 posted on 08/29/2017 11:26:38 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: Ray76

Definite self-promotion by Constantine.


5 posted on 08/29/2017 11:27:40 AM PDT by Architect of Avalon
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To: Ray76

“Can you hear me now?”...............................


6 posted on 08/29/2017 11:29:17 AM PDT by Red Badger (Road Rage lasts 5 minutes. Road Rash lasts 5 months!.....................)
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To: Red Badger

On the back, it REALLY said:

“For A Good Time, call III-CCC-VIXV.. Ask for Livia..”


7 posted on 08/29/2017 11:37:47 AM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: NFHale

I have read that Roman cities had many buildings or rooms dedicated to the pursuit of pleasure.


8 posted on 08/29/2017 11:49:30 AM PDT by The_Media_never_lie
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To: Ray76

9 posted on 08/29/2017 12:05:43 PM PDT by lacrew
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To: robroys woman

“A crummy commercial.....son of a bi____!”


10 posted on 08/29/2017 12:08:12 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: The_Media_never_lie

They sure knew how to throw a party...


11 posted on 08/29/2017 12:44:14 PM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: Zathras

Dang, I was just about to type that! Gotta be quick!


12 posted on 08/29/2017 12:56:52 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: lacrew

My WW II vet Dad drew Kilroy a lot for me when I was little in the early and mid 50s. I always cracked up at it...and still do. Good memories!

I drew Kilroy for my son, now in his mid 20s. He always spots Kilroy in various movies.


13 posted on 08/29/2017 12:59:36 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: Ray76

“Eat at Joe’s”


14 posted on 08/29/2017 1:09:49 PM PDT by WKUHilltopper (WKU 2016 Boca Raton Bowl Champions)
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To: Ray76; All; Chode

I thought that this was an Article about a lost Text Message that just got Received !

You know, like the Letter that fell behind the Old Sorting Table at the USPS Office and just got Delivered.


15 posted on 08/29/2017 2:38:52 PM PDT by mabarker1 (Progress- the opposite of congress)
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bfl


16 posted on 08/29/2017 2:46:20 PM PDT by rlmorel (Those who sit on the picket fence are impaled by it.)
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To: Ray76

1,500-year-old message unearthed during work for cellular carrier
“I have been on hold all this time!”


17 posted on 08/29/2017 2:47:09 PM PDT by minnesota_bound
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To: mabarker1
Fan mail from some flounder?

18 posted on 08/29/2017 2:53:39 PM PDT by Chode (You have all of the resources you are going to have. Abandon your illusions and plan accordingly.)
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To: NFHale
“For A Good Time, call III-CCC-VIXV.. Ask for Livia..”

We are sorry... 3-300-5115 is not valid number...

19 posted on 08/30/2017 12:45:02 PM PDT by publius911 (Seriously??)
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Well, it WAS last time I was there...


20 posted on 08/30/2017 3:00:49 PM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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