Monthly Archives: March 2007

Honest archaeology versus the sensationalism of the “Jesus Tomb”

Posted on March 27, 2007 by Leen Ritmeyer

Recently a parcel arrived from Israel which made me reflect on the difference between real archaeological research and the kind we have been seeing lately in the so-called Jesus Tomb. The parcel contained a copy of the recently published Rafid … Continue reading →

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UNESCO report on the Mughrabi Gate dig

Posted on March 14, 2007 by Leen Ritmeyer

The UNESCO leopard has not changed its spots. See today’s report in the Jerusalem Post and our previous post of 5 March, 2007. Bookmark to: Hide Sites $$(‘div.d32′).each( function(e) { e.visualEffect(‘slide_up’,{duration:0.5}) });

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The New Sanhedrin and the Temple Mount

Posted on March 11, 2007 by Leen Ritmeyer

On October 13th 2006, 71 Jewish religious leaders re-established the ancient Sanhedrin. This used to be the supreme religious court that resided on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, prior to its destruction by the Romans in 70A.D. Many cities had … Continue reading →

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The Mughrabi Gate – What’s in a ramp?

Posted on March 5, 2007 by Leen Ritmeyer

“UNESCO experts tour controversial Jerusalem dig.” Why does this headline make you feel as though you’re in a time warp? Because this is what used to happen regularly during the Temple Mount excavations (which commenced after the Six- Day War … Continue reading →

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