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Biblical site where Jesus 'walked on water' discovered after 2,000 years

Archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old port and first-century structures on the Sea of Galilee. The complex sits near the biblical city of Capernaum and the site of El-Araj, which some identify as Bethsaida. Researchers suggest these ruins may mark the location where Jesus performed the miracle of walking on water. The find includes an ancient complex and various first-century artifacts, providing physical evidence of settlement in a region linked to biblical figures including St Peter and Jonah.

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  • ✓ Archaeologists discovered first-century structures at the site of El-Araj.
  • ✓ A 2,000-year-old port was found on the Sea of Galilee near Capernaum.
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Archaeologists identified a 2,000-year-old port and first-century structures near Capernaum and El-Araj.

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  1. First-century structures found at Sea of Galilee site

    Archaeologists discovered a 2,000-year-old port and first-century structures on the Sea of Galilee. The complex sits near the biblical city of Capernaum and the site of El-Araj, which some identify as Bethsaida. Researchers suggest these ruins may mark the location where Jesus performed the miracle of walking on water. The find includes an ancient complex and various first-century artifacts, providing physical evidence of settlement in a region linked to biblical figures including St Peter and Jonah.

    Why it matters

    The Sea of Galilee is central to New Testament accounts of Jesus' ministry. Identifying specific sites like Bethsaida helps historians and theologians map biblical events to physical geography.

    What is confirmed

    • Archaeologists discovered first-century structures at the site of El-Araj.
    • A 2,000-year-old port was found on the Sea of Galilee near Capernaum.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The site at El-Araj is Bethsaida.
    • The discovered structures are the site where Jesus walked on water.
    • The ancient complex is linked to Jonah and St Peter.

    What to watch next

    • Further analysis of artifacts from El-Araj to confirm if it is Bethsaida
    • Peer review of the port's dating and structural purpose
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. AOL.com — Biblical site where Jesus 'walked on water' discovered after 2,000 years
    2. Fox News — Unexpected ancient complex emerges near biblical city linked to Jonah and St Peter
    3. biblearchaeology.org — More First-Century Artifacts Discovered At El-Araj (Bethsaida?)
    4. Gazeta Express — 2,000-year-old port discovered on Sea of ​​Galilee, near biblical city of Capernaum
    5. Noticias Ambientales — Archaeologists discover 1st-century structures in Bethsaida, possible site of Jesus' miracle at the Sea of Galilee
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