Posted on 02/12/2010 5:47:58 AM PST by SJackson
The map, from the Byzantine period, is the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Land of Israel.
For the first time the main road of Jerusalem, dated 1,500 years ago, has been discovered. An Israel Antiquities Authority archeological excavation in the heart of Jerusalem’s old city confirms a description of the road on the Madaba Map – an ancient mosaic map from the sixth century CE, measuring eight by 16 meters, and located in a church in Madaba, Jordan.
The map, from the Byzantine period, is the oldest surviving original cartographic depiction of the Land of Israel. What is notable on the map is the illustration of the entrance to Jerusalem from the west via a very large gate that led to a single, central thoroughfare on that side of the city.
Various evidence of the important buildings in Jerusalem that appear on the map has been uncovered over the years, but the large bustling street from the period when Jerusalem became a Christian city has not been discovered until now. The reason is that no archeological excavations have taken place in the region due to its centrality and the general busyness of the area.
But now, because of the need for a thorough treatment of the infrastructure at the location, the Jerusalem Development Authority has initiated rehabilitation work and is renewing the area’s infrastructure.
Dr. Ofer Sion, excavation director of the site, recalls, “After removing a number of archeological strata, at a depth of 4.5 meters below today’s street level, much to our excitement we discovered the large flagstones that paved the street.”
The flagstones, more than a meter long each, bear cracks from the burden of centuries.
According to Dr. Sion, “It is wonderful to see that David Street, which is teeming with so much life today, actually preserved the route of the noisy street from 1,500 years ago.”
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period when Jerusalem became a Christian city
Christian city? Next they're going to claim Jews lived there too. The palestinians need to build a Mosque over this site right away.
Ping. This a great find.
the Madaba Map – an ancient mosaic map from the sixth century
WONDERFUL.
THANKS.
I expect lots of interesting discoveries in this END TIMES era.
This is really kewl!
But...but...bbbbutt....wait; wasn't it Palestine instead of Israel? < /sarc >
Yepper, either a mosque or consider it a burial ground the jooooos dug up. Anything for a war.
When I first read the headline, I mistook the article to imply a map of Jerusalem attributed to Moses had been found, as in a Mosaic Map. It appears though to only be a mosaic map instead.
period when Jerusalem became a Christian city
***Christian city? Next they’re going to claim Jews lived there too.***
It wasn’t even Jerusalem! It was Aelia Capitolina, A Roman controled, Greek speaking, and later, Christian city. The Jews were expelled years earlier after their revolt.
Oh this is very interesting...I enlarged the images and I wish I could translate the writings...alas zip ability! The whole image is fabulous...Great find! Thanks for posting this.
Your link was so helpful in understanding this map..many thanks.
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Thanks rdl6989. I wonder where does one buy zantium nowadays? ;') |
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It was discovered by an extremist Joooish settler group, so it has to be untrue. Just trying to grab land from the poor, oppressed, piece-loving Palis.
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