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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.

Smithsonian Magazine on MSN · 1d

Archaeologists Unearth 1,600-Year-Old Jewish Ritual Bath—the Oldest Ever Found in Europe

Located in Ostia Antica, the mikvah dates to the late fourth or early fifth century C.E. Researchers say it's the earliest discovery of its kind outside the Middle East

Live Science on MSN · 3d

Jewish ritual bath discovered near Rome is the 'oldest discovery of its kind in the world'

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Miami Herald on MSN · 4d

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.

An Italian cultural ambassador's guide to Rome

Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of ...

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10 Ancient Cities That You Can Still Visit Today

The term ancient times generally refers to the period before the Middle Ages, spanning from the rise of the first civilizations around 3000 BCE to roughly 500 CE. It was an era defined by towering ...

The hidden meaning behind Rome's famous arch monuments

Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during ...

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6 ancient sites to explore in Croatia during your trip—from a Roman city to a spectacular ancient palace

Magnificent arenas, imperial palaces, forgotten cities... Croatia is home to an exceptional ancient heritage, witness to a ...

Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found in Europe

Rome and Ostia to this day are dotted with remnants of ancient Jewish history: a menorah on the bas-relief of the ...

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Florence, Rome, Venice: Italian cities are cracking down on overtourism in 2025

Italian tourism is set to reach new heights in the Jubilee Year. Here’s how cities are getting ahead of the crowds in 2025.

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