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Revisiting the “Temple” ofBethsaida
Carl SavageDrew University
Bethsaida Excavations Project
Reconstructed Occupation
• “Founded” by Ptolemy II prior to First Syrian War (274-271) controlled and maintained by Ptolemy III
• Control passes to Seleucids under Antiochus III during Fourth Syrian War
• Seleucids control until John Hyrcanus I
• Hasmonean and then Herodian presence
STONE VESSELS
Herodian Oil Lamps