Revisiting the “Temple” of Bethsaida Carl Savage Drew University Bethsaida Excavations Project

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Revisiting the “Temple” ofBethsaida

Carl SavageDrew University

Bethsaida Excavations Project

Reconstructed Occupation

• “Founded” by Ptolemy II prior to First Syrian War (274-271) controlled and maintained by Ptolemy III

• Control passes to Seleucids under Antiochus III during Fourth Syrian War

• Seleucids control until John Hyrcanus I

• Hasmonean and then Herodian presence

STONE VESSELS

Herodian Oil Lamps

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