Birthplace of Peter the Apostle found in Israel

Archaeologists say they have uncovered the lost city of Julias (bottom middle), believed to have been built on the ruins of Bethsaida, the birthplace of St Peter (right), at a dig site near the Sea of Galilee. Two other apostles, Philip (left) and Peter's brother Andrew (top middle), are also believed to have been born or lived in Bethsaida. Experts uncovered fragments of pottery, coins and the remains of a public bath.

Is this the birthplace of three of Jesus' apostles? Archaeologists say they have found the 'lost Roman city of Julias' in Israel

 

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