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Ancient Marble Base Discovered at Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre

4/15/2026

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Archaeologists Uncover History

Archaeologists at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem uncovered a circular marble base believed to be part of the original Constantine-era structure.
The find aligns with ancient depictions of the aedicule and may illuminate the site's history.
The team uncovered artifacts, including animal bones and plant remnants, indicating long-standing dietary practices.
Stasolla from Sapienza University leads the excavation, which is part of a restoration project started in 2019.

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Archaeologists Preserve Shipwrecks

Spanish archaeologists from the University of Cádiz have documented more than 30 shipwrecks in the Bay of Algeciras as part of Project Herakles.
The team identified 151 archaeological sites, including a Punic ship (fifth century BC) and an eighteenth-century Spanish gunboat.
They plan to preserve these sites threatened by port development and climate change.
Professor Felipe Cerezo emphasizes maritime history and the link between coastal societies and the sea.

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Archaeologists Uncover History

Archaeologists at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem uncovered a circular marble base believed to be part of the original Constantine-era structure.
The find aligns with ancient depictions of the aedicule and may illuminate the site's history.
The team uncovered artifacts, including animal bones and plant remnants, indicating long-standing dietary practices.
Stasolla from Sapienza University leads the excavation, which is part of a restoration project started in 2019.

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