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Throughout the Middle East, the versatile fruit has been revered since antiquity. How will it fare in a changing world?
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Archaeological evidence of intensity of Roman Assault that led to destruction of Second Temple » J-Wire
New computer-based research by the Israel Antiquities Authority provided evidence for the location of the Roman ballista firing machines that bombarded Jerusalem in the summer of 70 CE and the intensity of the assault that led to the destruction of the Second Temple. On Sunday, on the Fast of the 9th of Av, mourning the…
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Proving Josephus: Research on Roman ballistics confirms Second Temple battle account
Computer calculations of 70 CE Roman arsenal uncovered in excavations in Jerusalem demonstrate veracity of Jewish historian Josephus's report of intense fighting near Third Wall
Israel General Tisha Bav Joseph Ben Matthias Kfir Arbiv Rina Avner Yoli Schwartz Israel Antiquities Authority
Source: timesofisrael.com
Israeli archaeologist find where the Romans breached Jerusalem's walls
In breaching the walls of Jerusalem in 70 CE, the Roman legions stormed the city and destroyed the Second Temple, of the many infamous moments mourned on Tisha Be'av.
Source: jpost.com
Israeli Tech Reveals How Roman Ballistics Destroyed the Holy Temple
A new research project sheds light on the power of the Roman army and the locations of their attack on Jerusalem in the battle that led to the destruction of the Second Temple.
Source: unitedwithisrael.org