{"id":69324,"date":"2021-07-18T11:54:14","date_gmt":"2021-07-18T11:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=69324"},"modified":"2021-07-18T11:54:14","modified_gmt":"2021-07-18T11:54:14","slug":"archeologists-unearth-largest-roman-basilica-ever-found-in-israel-dated-2000-years-old-by-emg-inspired-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/archeologists-unearth-largest-roman-basilica-ever-found-in-israel-dated-2000-years-old-by-emg-inspired-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Archeologists Unearth Largest Roman Basilica Ever Found in Israel\u2014Dated 2,000 Years Old-BY EMG INSPIRED STAFF"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #003366;\">Archeologists Unearth Largest Roman Basilica Ever Found in Israel\u2014Dated 2,000 Years Old-<span style=\"color: #800000;\">BY EMG INSPIRED STAFF<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-69325 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Archeologists-Unearth-Largest-Roman-Basilica-Ever-Found-in-Israel-600x360.jpg\" alt=\"Archeologists Unearth Largest Roman Basilica Ever Found in Israel\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">(Courtesy of Yaniv Cohen\/Nature and Parks Authority via Israel Antiquities Authority)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #800000;\">Source:<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/archeologists-unearth-largest-roman-basilica-ever-found-in-israel-dated-2000-years-old_3847314.html?utm_source=newsnoe&amp;utm_medium=email2&amp;utm_campaign=breaking-2021-07-11-2&amp;est=h8Wt18vWhOB8vXV9J3U8DZrrY%2BUVpIu%2FF4Zw26dq5uKr2VXpUtDPpQSz8WTvkdsIeJlu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Theepochtimes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">A massive renovation at the Tel Ashkelon National Park has unveiled the largest Roman basilica in Israel, dating to about 2,000 years ago, which is set to be accessible to the general public once the project is completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The extensive development work at the park, funded by Nature and Parks Authority alongside Leon Levy Foundation, is being conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Alongside erecting sculptures and marble columns discovered during the excavation at the site, the authority will also renew existing roads and construct a new network of existing paths.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_69326\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69326\" style=\"width: 533px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-69326\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Archeologists-Unearth-Largest-Roman-Basilica-Ever-Found-in-Israel-1-533x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-69326\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">(Courtesy of Yaniv Cohen\/Nature and Parks Authority via\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AntiquitiesEN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Israel Antiquities Authority<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The new paths, about 2 kilometers long, are meant to showcase and provide good access to the park\u2019s unique nature and heritage to improve visitor experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">It was during the excavations of the extensive project that the antiquities authority revealed the magnificent Roman basilica complex\u2014the largest ever found in Israel.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3867353\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/21\/et-bacilica-789-456-6-789-1200x764.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3867353 ll-init ll-loadstarted ll-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/21\/et-bacilica-789-456-6-789.jpg\" alt=\"Epoch Times Photo\" width=\"700\" height=\"446\" data-src=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/21\/et-bacilica-789-456-6-789.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">(Courtesy of Tomer Ofri\/Nature and Parks Authority via\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AntiquitiesEN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Israel Antiquities Authority<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">\u201cThe huge building is covered with a roof and divided into three parts\u2014a central hall and two side halls,\u201d explained IAA excavation director Dr. Rachel Bar-Natan in a statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">\u201cThe hall was surrounded with rows of marble columns and capitals, which one rose to an estimated height of 13 meters and supported the building\u2019s roof. The floor and walls are made of marble.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">According to the IAA, the marble composing the basilica was discovered some years back during archaeological excavations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The marble had been imported from Asia Minor in merchant ships which reached the shores of Ashkelon, a busy trade city in the era.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">\u201cRoughly 200 marble items weighing hundreds of tons have been found in all, testifying to the building\u2019s great splendor,\u201d the IAA stated.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3867357\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/21\/et-bacilica-789-456-32-789-1200x900.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3867357 ll-init ll-loadstarted ll-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/21\/et-bacilica-789-456-32-789.jpg\" alt=\"Epoch Times Photo\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" data-src=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/21\/et-bacilica-789-456-32-789.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">(Courtesy of Yaniv Cohen\/Nature and Parks Authority via\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AntiquitiesEN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Israel Antiquities Authority<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The great basilica was damaged during an earthquake in 363 A.D., and it was later abandoned after its destruction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">\u201cDuring the Roman period, the public life of the city revolved around its basilica, where its citizens transacted business, met for social and legal matters and held performances and religious ceremonies,\u201d the IAA stated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Years later, during the Abbasid era, the basilica site was transformed into an industrial area and other structures were built into it.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3867359\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/21\/et-bacilica-789-456-1-789-1200x852.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3867359 ll-init ll-loadstarted ll-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/21\/et-bacilica-789-456-1-789.jpg\" alt=\"Epoch Times Photo\" width=\"700\" height=\"497\" data-src=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/21\/et-bacilica-789-456-1-789.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">(Courtesy of Yaniv Cohen\/Nature and Parks Authority via\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AntiquitiesEN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Israel Antiquities Authority<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Within the excavation, the authority also discovered an ancient theater which will be preserved, restored, and then go on public display for the first time, once the project is completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">Also, the basilica\u2019s floor is set to be restored and filled in, with columns being placed around the perimeter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">In the pilot phase, the authority has already begun installing the impressive marble items and has hoisted one of the pillars into the basilica.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3867360\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/21\/et-bacilica-789-456-123-789-1200x672.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy wp-image-3867360 ll-init ll-loadstarted ll-loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/21\/et-bacilica-789-456-123-789.jpg\" alt=\"Epoch Times Photo\" width=\"700\" height=\"392\" data-src=\"https:\/\/img.theepochtimes.com\/assets\/uploads\/2021\/06\/21\/et-bacilica-789-456-123-789.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">(Courtesy of Yaniv Cohen\/Nature and Parks Authority via\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AntiquitiesEN\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Israel Antiquities Authority<\/a>)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">In the coming months, park visitors will be allowed to sit in the theater, once it is completed, and observe the ongoing work in the basilica.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">The massive renovation is meant to enhance the experience of visitors in the park.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">\u201cThe Ashkelon National Park is one of the most important ancient sites, both in Israel and in the world, and time and time again it emerges as one of the most visited sites in the country,\u201d said Ashkelon mayor Tomer Glam.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">\u201cThe city takes great pride in it, investing resources and funding. I am convinced that the restoration and conservation work in the park will contribute significantly to the park\u2019s natural beauty.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\"><em>Share your stories with us at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:emg.inspired@epochtimes.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">emg.inspired@epochtimes.com<\/a>, and continue to get your daily dose of inspiration by signing up for the Epoch Inspired newsletter at<strong>\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TheEpochTimes.com\/newsletter<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Archeologists Unearth Largest Roman Basilica Ever Found in Israel\u2014Dated 2,000 Years Old-BY EMG INSPIRED STAFF (Courtesy of Yaniv Cohen\/Nature and Parks Authority via Israel Antiquities Authority) Source:Theepochtimes A massive 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