Ancient Jewish ritual bath, oldest of its kind in Europe, uncovered by archaeologists
Archeologists recently uncovered an historic 1,600-year-old Jewish bath known as a mikveh in Ostia Antica, the archaeological ...
Ancient mikveh dating back to Roman times discovered in Ostia Antica, Italy
Objects discovered during the excavation include oil lamps decorated with the menorah (seven-branched lampstand) and the lulav (palm branch and symbol of the harvest festival).
The Times of Israel17d
Roman-era Jewish bath in Italy may be oldest outside of Israel, points to vibrant Diaspora
Newly excavated site in Ostia Antica, dating as early as the 3rd century CE, offers fresh insight and new enigmas about the ...
Daily Express1mon
Italy's 'worst seaside town' where waters are 'best avoided' - but not everybody agrees
Just an hour’s drive from the centre of one of Italy’s most iconic cities ... which is now a major archaeological site known as Ostia Antica. It is the only district of Rome on the ...
Miami Herald20d
1,400-year-old Jewish ritual bath unearthed on outskirts of Rome. See the unique ruins
Photos show the unique find for Italy. Photo from Ostia Antica Archaeological Park On the outskirts of Rome, Italy, sit the ruins of Ostia Antica. The ancient port city isn’t as well-known as ...
The New York Times20d
Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Jewish Ritual Bath Found in Europe
It is believed to be the oldest inscription referring to Jews in Italy, said Marina Lo Blundo, an archaeologist at Ostia Antica. In 1961, one of the oldest known synagogues in the Roman world was ...
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 secrets, from the Vatican Museums to Ostia Antica.