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A 1,600-year-old Jewish bath, also known as a mikveh, was recently uncovered in Italy – and the find is the oldest of its kind in Europe. On March 10, Italian officials announced the discovery, which ...

Archaeologists near Rome uncovered an ancient Jewish structure used for ritual washing. Photos show the unique find for Italy. Photo from Ostia Antica Archaeological Park On the outskirts of Rome, ...

A hidden Roman sanctuary discovered beneath Frankfurt is offering rare clues about ancient rituals, including possible human sacrifice. With major funding secured, scientists are now racing to uncover ...

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(CNN) — The ruins of an ancient Jewish ritual bath have been found near Rome – the oldest such discovery outside of the biblical region of Israel and the surrounding area. The “mikveh,” used by ...

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