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RESEARCHERS HAVE UNCOVERED A 1,700-YEAR-OLD STONE IN A REGION STEEPED IN BIBLICAL HISTORY, WHERE IT IS BELIEVED JESUS PERFORMED HIS MIRACLE OF WALKING ON WATER 10:00, 05 Jun 2025 A stone

carved nearly 1,700 years ago has been unearthed in a region brimming with Biblical lore, believed to be where Jesus famously walked on water. The volcanic slab, inscribed with Ancient Greek

letters, could rewrite what we know about the Roman Empire's boundaries. The basalt stone, found in Upper Galilee at Abel Beth Maacah, is thought to have marked territory during

Rome's reign. The discovery hints at two previously unknown towns - Tirathas and Golgol - that fell under Roman rule. Aged at 1,720 years, the stone is a relic from the time of Caesar

Marcus Aurelius Alexander, a name that might resonate with 'Gladiator' movie buffs. Besides pinpointing these towns, the stone also refers to four ruling figures who managed

Rome's extensive territories. Hebrew University's Professor Uzi said: "Finding a boundary stone like this not only sheds light on ancient land ownership and taxation but also

provides a tangible connection to the lives of individuals who navigated these complex systems nearly two millennia ago." This find further illustrates Rome's vast empire,

stretching from its core in Italy to the Middle East, asserting dominion over Israel from 63 BC until 135 AD, reports the Mirror US. Article continues below The ancient locals of this

storied region have etched their existence into history with indelible marks on the archaeological scene. Experts reckon this stone slab offers a "unique glimpse into the lives of

ancient inhabitants, the pressures they faced and the enduring traces of their communities in the archaeological record." The monikers Tirathas and Golgol are fresh discoveries for the

scientists, who have linked Golgol both linguistically and culturally to epic Biblical spots like Gilgal and Golgotha. Gilgal is in the Book of Joshua as a major Israelite campsite, while

Golgotha is etched in history as the spot where Jesus was crucified. There's buzz among the experts that the ruins of Kh.Turritha, jotted down in the late 19th century on Lebanon's

side of the border, might actually be Tirathas. Some believe a circular mound near Abel Beth Maacah could crack the case, but there's no solid archaeological proof just yet. This

boundary boulder joins a stash of over 20 similar relics found in the northern Hula Valley, harking back to when the Roman empire was bossing it. These stones were all about marking turf and

showing off the Romans' hefty economic clout. Plonked in Galilee, a hotspot of Biblical tales and Roman dominance, this find highlights how ancient geography, money, and culture were

all tangled up together. Archaeologists have been left gobsmacked after the discovery of an ancient amulet, believed to protect women and children from "evil spirits", in the

Biblical hotspot of Galilee. The 1,500 year old trinket, dubbed "Solomon's Seal", was unearthed in northern Israel by a villager from Arbel who stumbled upon it 40 years ago.

Article continues below In another mind-blowing revelation, a religious shrine thought to be sealed by Jesus' forebears has been exposed in the historic core of Jerusalem, untouched for

nigh on 3,000 years. Nestled into the rock on the east slope of the City of David, a stone's throw from Temple Mount, this stunningly intact site boasts eight chambers complete with an

altar and a holy standing stone. Researchers are buzzing with the theory this spot might have got a shout-out in the Good Book, as the partially-wrecked sanctuary seems to match up spookily

with the tale of Hezekiah – one of Jesus's paternal granddads – known for knocking down false idols, as per the Ten Commandments.