Beit She'arim - The Jewish Necropolis of the Roman Period - An illustrated description from the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs of this town founded in the reign of King Herod, with its many tombs and catacombs. www.israel.org/mfa/go.asp?MFAH0ie10
Ramat Hanadiv Archaeological Excavations, Israel - Excavation by Prof. Yizhar Hirschfeld, on behalf of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, of a palatial complex from the time of King Herod. www.hum.huji.ac.il/Archaeology/RamatHanadiv
Roman Racecourse Uncovered in Israel - From Ananova, Israeli archaeologists have uncovered what they believe are the remains of a stadium from the 1st Century B.C.E. to 1st Century C.E., where thousands watched horse racing and war games. www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_609614.html
The Roman Boat from the Sea of Galilee - The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs describes the discovery in 1986 of a boat constructed and used between 100 BCE and 70 CE. www.israel-mfa.gov.il/mfa/go.asp?MFAH00uv0
