Archaeologists have unearthed an enigmatic stone adorned with ancient carvings dating back nearly 1,700 years in an area known for its rich historical significance and the legend that it's the location where Jesus Christ "walked" on water.
The volcanic basalt stone, inscribed with ancient Greek text, could offer new glimpses into the Roman Empire's control over the cities in the region.
Researchers have identified a stone discovered in the Upper Galilee region of Abel Beth Maacah as a boundary marker from the Roman Empire era.
The inscriptions on the basalt stone date back to 1720, during the reign of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Alexander, providing a rare insight into the administrative practices of that period.
Professor Uzi Leibner from the Hebrew University explained that this discovery has a significant impact.
He said: "Uncovering a boundary stone such as this not only reveals clues about ancient land ownership and taxation rules but also serves as a direct link to the everyday lives of individuals who lived through these intricate systems nearly 2,000 years ago."
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