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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 ...
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 ...
'Unique' ancient Jewish bathhouse found at Ostia
A unique ancient Jewish bathhouse or mikveh has been found at Rome's ancient port of Ostia Antica. Culture Minister ...
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An Italian cultural ambassador's guide to Rome
Visiting the Palatine is a full immersion ... considers its very own "Pompeii" around 32km from the city centre: Ostia Antica. Once Rome's sea port, potentially from as early as the 7th Century ...
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Finding ‘La Dolce Vita’: A Pilgrim’s Guide to Italy for Jubilee 2025
Despite the increased visitors expected, recent surveys show Italy remains the world’s top travel destination. According to ...
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Museums get cash for climate change activities
There are two UK destinations for the procession, in London and Manchester. The actual procession will not visit Herefordshire. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and ...
Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found in Europe
Rome and Ostia to this day are dotted with remnants of Jewish heritage: a menorah on the bas-relief of the first-century Arch ...
Jewish ritual bath discovered near Rome is the 'oldest discovery of its kind in the world'
Archaeologists working at Ostia Antica, an ancient Roman port city, have discovered the oldest Jewish ritual bath outside of ...
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A Semi-Subterranean Jewish Ritual Bath Found in the Ancient Roman Port of Ostia Antica
In the Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica, a mikveh, a Jewish ritual bath, has been identified during excavations carried out in June and August 2024. The discovery of this mikveh is of singular ...