Smithsonian Magazine6h
Archaeologists Unearth 1,600-Year-Old Jewish Ritual Bath—the Oldest Ever Found in Europe
Located in Ostia Antica, the mikvah dates to the late fourth or early fifth century C.E. Researchers say it's the earliest ...
The Jewish Chronicle14h
Archaeologists uncover what could be the oldest mikveh outside of Israel
Archaeologists have unearthed what could be the oldest mikveh bath outside of Israel in an ancient port city near Rome, ...
The Times of Israel17h
Roman-era Jewish bath in Italy may be oldest outside of Israel, points to vibrant Diaspora
Newly excavated site in Ostia Antica, dating as early as the 3rd century CE, offers fresh insight and new enigmas about the ...