Amazing Discovery by Ariel University
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The National Geographic Magazine listed Israel's Roman swords as the top find of 2023.
Four ancient but well-preserved swords were found serendipitously by an Ariel University archaeologist while slipping his hand into a hole in a hidden chamber of a Judean Desert Cave.
The cache of Roman weaponry protected from the elements for some 1,900 years by the dry heat, included four long and straight (spatha) swords and a javelin head.
Regarding the find, one Israeli jubilantly wrote: “Ya know what would be really nice? If we could get a nice sign from the Big Boss that everything will be ok. If only He could reassure us that in Iron Swords (the name of the current war campaign against Hamas), we are going to come out victorious. I mean, we know it and some of us do see signs but they’re subtle.
A strong sign would be nice, wouldn’t it? Maybe just a head nod and a message “I got you!”
You asked and you shall receive: Now, four ancient but well-preserved swords -- have been found serendipitously by an Ariel University archaeologist who slipped his hand into a hole in a hidden chamber of a Judean Desert Cave. The iron swords were hidden by Jewish rebels during the revolt against Roman empire 2,000 years ago.
You cannot make this stuff up! Thank you, Hashem (God). Your message has been received loud and clear!”
Photo: Ariel University Leaders meeting with a group of U.S. leaders lead by JH Israel and USIEA Founder Heather Johnston.
Interesting Facts About Ariel University
Ariel University is a great higher institution of learning located not far from JH Israel’s National Leadership Center (NLC), in Ariel Israel. The NLC hires some of its staff from Ariel U.
Despite the fact that Ariel University is open to Jews and Arabs, through the years, Ariel U has faced a boycott from abroad- with governments and academics refusing to recognize its legitimacy due to its location in Judea and Samaria also commonly referred to as the West Bank.
JH Israel’s sister organization U.S. Israel Education Association worked with the Trump administration to facilitate the removal of a U.S boycott on Ariel university to allow for scientific cooperation with U.S. universities. The Biden Administration reinstated the boycott in 2023.
Addressing the university’s location in the West Bank, former Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said the institution’s legitimacy can best be boiled down to a quote from former president Ephraim Katzir: “Where there are Jews, there will be studies.”
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