SourceFlix has just released a great new film short on “The Potter.” The 3-minute video features a craftsman in Hebron.
Recent excavations in Hebron are briefly described in the Jewish Press.
Might el-Araj be the real Bethsaida? A five-day “shovel survey” this week suggests that it might be.
An intact burial chamber was discovered in Aswan, Egypt, with nine mummies. Luxor Times has photos.
Israel’s Ministry of Tourism is looking to boost budget tourism by providing grants for the construction of hostels in Jerusalem and around the country.
The note that Pope Francis placed in a crack of the Western Wall had the text of the Lord’s Prayer written in Spanish.
“The Western Wall Heritage Foundation unveiled on Sunday a fully excavated grand hall from the 14th century in the Western Wall Tunnels that took 10 years to restore.” (JPost) An older video shows the hall under renovation. (HT: Joseph Lauer)
Jerusalem has been chosen as the “Islamic Tourism Capital” for 2016.
Is a mosque being constructed in the Golden Gate? The Israel Antiquities Authority says no.
Exploring Bible Lands is leading a tour of Israel and just finished a visit to Northern Galilee.
What language did Jesus speak? The dispute between the pope and the prime minister has scholars weighing in.
I’m on the Book and the Spade this week, talking with Gordon Govier about Magdala and a Jerusalem inscription (direct link here). I missed noting last week’s broadcast on the latest developments in the City of David. Details on The Book & The Spade 2015 Archaeological Adventure Study Tour are now available.
Photo from Jerusalem
2 thoughts on “Weekend Roundup, Part 1”
Thanks for keeping me posted on what's going on "nearby". The "shovel survey" at el-Araj is a start.
I got a giggle from several of the comments posted to The Jewish Press about the LMLK handles referring to either an Edomite or David.
And thanks again, Todd, for the excellent job you did in your TBTS interviews!