Sebastia Samaria Renewed Digs
Key Questions
What is Sebastia and its historical significance?
Sebastia is the ancient site of Samaria, which served as the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel during the Iron Age. It is a key location for understanding the history of Iron Age Kings.
Why were archaeological digs at Sebastia stalled for so long?
Excavations at Sebastia experienced nearly a century of archaeological silence before being renewed by Israeli teams. This stall halted progress until recent developments.
What recent discoveries have been made at Sebastia?
The renewed digs are yielding rare artifacts from ancient Samaria. Related findings include references to a stone from 853 BC that supports historical accounts of the Kingdom of Israel.
Ancient Samaria, capital of Northern Kingdom of Israel, yielding rare artifacts after century of stalled digs by Israeli teams. Key for Iron Age Kings sermons.
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Updated May 7, 2026