A Glorious Church for a Mysterious Martyr

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Step inside a glorious church and an archaeological mystery. The Israel Antiquities Authority has uncovered a magnificent Byzantine church dedicated to the “glorious martyr.” Although this martyr isn’t named, historical texts reveal possible identifications. Then tour a complete digital reconstruction of the church—prepared by archaeologists and digital specialists.

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Footnotes

1. See, e.g., Yosef Garfinkel, Michael Hasel, and Martin G. Klingbeil, “An Ending and a Beginning: Why We’re Leaving Qeiyafa and Going to Lachish,” BAR, November/December 2013.