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Rare discovery at capital of Kingdom of Israel

After nearly a century of archaeological silence, the ancient stones of Sebastia are speaking again as Israeli excavators uncover remarkable finds

After nearly a century of archaeological silence, the ancient stones of Sebastia, once known as the city of Shomron (Samaria in English), are speaking again as Israeli excavators uncover remarkable evidence of the grandeur that defined the biblical capital of the Kingdom of Israel.

The excavation launched two weeks ago has already yielded extraordinary discoveries, including an elegant stone pavement that formed part of a ceremonial street leading from the city’s heart to its main gate.

Decorated columns that flanked this ancient thoroughfare now lie beside the pathway, a testament to the architectural sophistication of the Herodian period (roughly 37 BCE to 73 CE).

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Ida Whiteman 10:49 24.08.2025
Needed: Protection from vandalism. Protection for the tourist. Continuation of archeological search
Pearl Ezekiel 09:57 24.08.2025
As we clearly see There is no way that anyone is able to deny our
ronald singer 11:38 21.08.2025
Access to include preempting “vandals”, a.k.a. Amalekite Arabs and transferring their entire family as a warning to like minded terrorist vandals !
[Anonymous] 13:24 18.08.2025
Would love to visit
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