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A Figurine of Venus Found in an Ancient Synagogue

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Brent Nongbri

The ancient synagogue in Rome’s port city of Ostia was uncovered by accident in the early 1960s during the construction of a highway between Rome and the newly built international airport in Fiumicino. The discovery of a Roman-era synagogue was … Continue reading →

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