Franciscan Archaeological Museum- Jerusalem

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. 

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.