The Church of the Flagellation
is nestled In Jerusalem's Old City along the Via Dolorosa.
The complex also contains the
Stadium Biblicum Franciscum,
a school for Biblical studies
established by Catholic Franciscan monks.
Opened in 1901,
the center has gathered a massive collection
of archaeological finds.
The museum's exhibits span hundreds of years of
regional history but focus especially on the Roman era.
A room each is devoted to the artifacts uncovered
in the significant early Christian areas
of Capernaum and Nazareth,
as well as
Mt. Nebo and the Herodian.
as well as
Mt. Nebo and the Herodian.
Special attention has been paid to the
early Christian era and the significance
of the cross symbol is shown in the artifacts.
Found in tombs located in Gethsemane
Oil lamps for light
Bells
Clay oil stands
First Century AD Roman Glass
Rows and rows of beautiful pottery
Early menorah symbol
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Worth a stop in to see the
collected artifacts.
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