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Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of a synagogue from Jesus’ time during excavations of a site in Magdala where a pilgrimage center is being built on the shores of the Sea of Galilee.
The Israel Antiquities Authority, which has been overseeing the excavations, announced this unique archeological find in a press release, ZENIT reports.
The Magdala Center excavation began shortly after Pope Benedict’s visit to the Holy Land in May, where he blessed the cornerstone of the future building that is being developed under the direction of the priestly congregation, the Legionaries of Christ.
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The Israel Antiquities Authority, which has been overseeing the excavations, announced this unique archeological find in a press release, ZENIT reports.
The Magdala Center excavation began shortly after Pope Benedict’s visit to the Holy Land in May, where he blessed the cornerstone of the future building that is being developed under the direction of the priestly congregation, the Legionaries of Christ.
More…