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December 11, 2023

Ancient Roof Tiles Are Evidence of the Syrian-Greek Occupation of Judea

Lessons from ceramic shards.

Just in time for Hanukkah, Israeli archaeologists are putting fragments of ceramic roof tiles from the same period as the Maccabean revolt on display to the public. Yaakov Schwartz explains their significance:

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December 11, 2023

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