Ruining the village of the homeland of Jesus' apostle

Archaeologists may have found the fishing village of Bethsaida, which is said to be home to the three disciples of Jesus.

Israeli and American archaeologists most likely found the home of Saint Peter, St. Andrew and Saint Philip near the sea of ​​Galille, also known as Lake Tiberias , in northern Israel, AFP reported on August 7.

Dr. Mordechai Aviam of the Galilee Archaeological Institute Kinneret said the new archaeological site may be the long-lost city of Julias of Rome. Roman historian Flavius ​​Josephus lived in the first century, writing Julias, built on the orders of King Philip around the year 30, on the ruins of Bethsaida fishing village.

Archaeological site in northern Israel, believed to be Saint Peter's native fishing village.(Photo: AFP).

Bethsaida is said to be the home of St. Peter. The other two apostles of Jesus, Saint Philip and St. Andrew, are also thought to be born or lived in Bethsaida.

"We have discovered ceramic pieces, coins and ruins of a public bathhouse. These evidence seems to prove that this is not a small village, but a true city for Julias , " he said. .

The trace of the mosaic wall indicates that there was a church here. A bishop of Bavaria visited Israel in 725, referring to visiting the church at Bethsaida, built on the old houses of brothers Peter and Andrew. Traces of public baths reflect the existence of urban culture."Based on these findings, we believe this is Bethsaida , " Aviam said.

Dr. Aviam hopes that further excavations will reveal evidence from the pre-Roman period to help determine whether this is Bethsaida or not. This place is not open to the public.

12 disciples of Jesus are Galilee Jews. They were recruited among the disciples to preach the gospel to Jews and other peoples.