Judea
Region in the Levant
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| 2022 |
Qumran
Dennis Mizzi published research highlighting the two-phase construction of Qumran's water system, indicating that the aqueduct was added in a later phase (Period Ib) and that the settlement initially lacked a tower during Period Ia, challenging previous fortress theories.
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| 2022 |
Bethlehem
Christian population in Bethlehem decreased to approximately 10% of the total population.
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| 2020 |
Qumran
Gunneweg responded to criticisms from Michniewicz and Yellin regarding pottery clay analysis at Qumran, defending his and Balla's original research thesis while acknowledging some validity to the objections.
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| 2017 |
Bethlehem
Population of Bethlehem recorded as 28,591 residents
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| 2016 |
Bethlehem
Christian population in Bethlehem dramatically reduced to only 16%, down from 87% in the 1950s.
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| 2012 |
Bethlehem
Archaeological dig at the City of David uncovered a bulla (seal impression) in ancient Hebrew script confirming Bethlehem as a city in the Kingdom of Judah, used to seal a shipment of goods sent as tax payment in the 8th or 7th century BCE.
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| October 2012 |
Bethlehem
Vera Baboun of Fatah became the first female mayor of Bethlehem after winning the municipal elections.
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| 2011 |
Bethlehem
Jerome Murphy-O'Connor argued in Biblical Archaeology Review for the traditional view that Jesus was born in Bethlehem near Jerusalem.
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