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Ark of Covenant stone discovery discussed by Aksum museum curator
On September 29 2010, Aksum (Axum) museum curator Tewdros Abreham discussed the recent discovery of a stone that was unearthed under Dungur Palace (Queen of Sheba Palace). The altar or stone most likely was the first used for the Ark of the Covenant’s arrival in Ethiopia when Menelik and the Levite priests sons brought the Ark and its Tablets (Tabbots)…
5 Must-See Holy Land Sites and Authentic Destinations
Have you discovered these five must-see Holy Land sites and authentic destinations yet? Visit all of these and many more on our available Christian tours to Israel and Jordan and the surrounding Holy Lands! #1 | City of David’s Hidden Tunnels Eli Shukron’s discovery of underground tunnels under the City of David has made this site an exciting location to…
Rare Biblical Discovery From King David’s Time
This rare Biblical discovery contains words from 3,000 years ago! The name inscribed in this clay pot is referenced in ll Samuel, during the time of King David. Excavators carefully assembled this ancient artifact and were blown away to find the scriptural reference. Archeology News Report published this story recently, see what they have to say below or view their full…
Nicea: Explore Ancient Church Remains
Nicea (Nicaea) is a Unique Highlight on Christian Tours. Our Footsteps of Paul tour may have an interesting extension to Cappadocia. We may have the opportunity to visit Nicea (also called Nicaea), home of the First Council of Churches started in 325AD. Situated that the east end of Lake Ascanius, this lake town is surrounded by hills and an ancient wall that is about 33…
Uncovering the Mystery of Melchizedek in Ethiopia
Evidence of Melchizedek, the most mysterious Biblical man mentioned in the Bible, has been uncovered in our travels throughout Ethiopia and Israel. Back in 2016, we had an exciting time in Israel as there were many elements of discovery unveiled, one of which may lead to archaeological evidence of Melchizedek. If you haven’t had an opportunity yet to listen to…
Christian Africa tour features hand-scribed Biblical manuscripts
Africa Tour to Ethiopia Tours Hidden Monasteries Our Christian Africa tour of Ethiopia highlights unique biblical manuscripts. For centuries, Biblical manuscript writing has continued in Africa in hidden monasteries around Ethiopia. They are considered valuable to the churches that use them because they are hand scribed while being bathed in prayer. The churches prefer the hand scribed parchments over our “printed” Bibles and we will…
King Ezana; the Christian King of North Africa
On a recent Bible tour of Ethiopia and Northern Africa, we visited the ancient rock church dedicated to King Ezana and also the church that is dedicated in maintaining the knowledge of the mysteries of God. The priest discussed with our group these mysteries of their ancient faith in Jesus Christ as Lord of all the earth! The old priest also…
Biblical Texts and Judaic Altars can be Seen in Ethiopia
When we travel to Ethiopia, we visit various churches (some dating back to 460 AD) to see Biblical Texts and Judaic Altars. Each church has its own hand-scribed Bible and the oldest churches and monasteries keep their ancient Bible’s and texts under lock and key. Even today, there are scribes that know the Bible verse by verse and hand scribe…