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Unearthed Plaque Bears Mention of Jesus, ‘Christ Born of Mary,’ in Israel
In 2021, Israeli scientists found a small plaque with an inscription mentioning Jesus. The artifact was approximately 1,500 years old. Ongoing research is being conducted to explain the circumstances surrounding the creation of the artifact.
Ancient plaques are not only fascinating artifacts but also valuable sources of knowledge for archaeologists. These objects often contain inscriptions that provide information about past times, shedding light on daily life, culture, religion, as well as the law, administration, and economy of ancient societies and civilizations.
Ancient tablets with cuneiform writing have, in the past, contributed to deciphering unreadable writing systems. In July 2023, a team of scientists from the University of Cologne deciphered the script used in the Kushan Empire, an ancient empire that occupied the territory of northern India and Central Asia. Also, artificial intelligence assisted in deciphering cuneiform tablets from 5,000 years ago last year.
Tablets can also reveal much about religion and its development. In 2021, researchers found an inscription over 1,500 years old that mentioned…
