Byzantine Cathedral Unveils Unique Baptistery Discovery
April 8, 2026 at 17:20
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- Excavation reveals a rare double baptistery in Israel
- The find includes a unique marble block with three cavities
- This is the only known early cathedral with two baptisteries
Recent excavations at a Byzantine-era cathedral in Hippos have unveiled remarkable artifacts, as reported by researchers Dr. Michael Eisenberg and Dr. Arleta Kowalewska in the Palestine Exploration Quarterly.
Among the discoveries is an unprecedented second photisterion, or baptismal hall, making this the only cathedral known to feature two such structures. Additionally, archaeologists uncovered a unique marble block containing three cavities, which may have been used for holding oils during ritual anointments, marking a significant find in archaeological studies.
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