Post by Maggie on Sept 16, 2013 20:06:04 GMT -6
Live Science is reporting that researchers at the University of Reading (UK) have discovered a 2000+ year old town on the coast of the Sea of Galilee that was mentioned in Mark's Gospel. The researchers themselves are not so certain that it is Dalmanutha but it is an impressive find, no matter what.
There is a picture of the boat alluded to in that snippet. It was discovered a good 30 years ago and dates back 2000 years as well. The amount of artefacts that have been found in this region may yet fill in some gaps in our knowledge of the period.
The evidence the team found suggests the town was prosperous in ancient times. "Vessel glass and amphora hint at wealth," Dark wrote in an article published in the most recent edition of the journal Palestine Exploration Quarterly, while "weights and stone anchors, along with the access to beaches suitable for landing boats — and, of course, the first-century boat … all imply an involvement with fishing."
The architectural remains and pottery suggest that Jews and those following a polytheistic religion lived side by side in the community. In addition, the researchers found that the southern side of the newly discovered town lies only about 500 feet (150 meters) away from another ancient town known as Magdala.
There is a picture of the boat alluded to in that snippet. It was discovered a good 30 years ago and dates back 2000 years as well. The amount of artefacts that have been found in this region may yet fill in some gaps in our knowledge of the period.
