Archaeologists may have uncovered a major clue near the area where Jesus is said to have walked on water—a 1,700-year-old engraved stone that could shift how we understand both the Bible and Roman influence in the region.
Found in northern Israel, the stone—written in Greek—mentions two mysterious towns, Tirathas and Golgol, believed to be under Roman rule. One of them, Golgol, may be linked to biblical sites like Gilgal or even Golgotha, the place where Jesus was crucified.
The slab also names four Roman officials, including Emperor Marcus Aurelius Alexander, providing new insight into land ownership and taxation under Roman control nearly 2,000 years ago.
Other discoveries include a protective amulet called “Solomon’s Seal,” believed to ward off evil spirits, and a sacred, sealed site in Jerusalem possibly linked to Jesus’ ancestor, King Hezekiah.
While more research is needed, experts say these findings could deepen our understanding of ancient history—and possibly reshape parts of the biblical story.
