Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have set out on a mission to solve a 150 year-old riddle – and a treasure written about by the famous Roman-era Jewish historian Josephus Flavius.
By Arutz Sheva Staff
The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and residents of the city of Modi’in located west of Jerusalem recently uncovered a massive mausoleum, which archaeologists believe may be the actual tomb of the Maccabees who fought off Greek occupation over 2,000 years ago.
A free event will be held at the excavation site over the upcoming Sukkot holiday, as the IAA calls on the public to donate and volunteer in trying to uncover the truth behind the fascinating site. Continue Reading »