Archaeologists have discovered the estate of a wealthy ancient Samaritan at Zur Natan in central Israel. A Greek inscription reveals that the agricultural property belonged to a man named “Adios,” who was a member of the ancient Samaritan religious group. In addition to the winepress, archaeologists also discovered stone quarries with rock-cut depressions for cultivating grapevines. The ancient Samaritan estate is the latest fascinating archaeological discovery in Israel. In another project, archaeologists have been shedding new light on the history of a Biblical site linked to the Ark of the Covenant.

Source: Fox News February 28, 2019 18:45 UTC