1.27.2009

A Roman Boxer in Jerusalem

A figurine of a boxer (likely Roman) was recently discovered in Jerusalem. It appears to be datable to the second or third centurey c.e., and is reported to be the first such discovery in Jerusalem. The discovery is detailed here.

(via Jim Davila)
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Anonymous said...

wow that's facinating. my question is, how did they know that he was probably a boxer? why not a merchant or scholar? i must admit i just skimmed the article. should i read it in more detail?

1/30/2009 3:31 PM

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