Archaeologists in Israel uncovered a rare Byzantine cathedral at Hippos featuring two baptismal halls—the only known cathedral with this configuration. The excavation also revealed a unique marble block with three cavities, unprecedented in archaeolo
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Unique double baptistery and mysterious marble block uncovered at Byzantine cathedral in Israel
Hippos, Israel Cathedral location
Byzantine Period
Two Baptisteries Unique feature
Marble Block, Three Cavities Artifact discovery
Unprecedented Find Status
Only Known Example status
Unprecedented In Archaeology finding type
Marble Block With Three Cavities artifact type