Back in 2015, archaeologists discovered the remains of a Roman garrison at Megiddo in northern Israel (see here previously). 8.5 years of excavations have revealed it to be Legio – a permanent base for more than 5,000 soldiers, and a … Continue reading →

Archeologists have discovered at Megiddo the remains of the garrison of the Roman Sixth Legion that kept order following the Jewish Revolt of 66-70 CE and the Bar Kochba Revolt of 132 to 135 CE. The Jews then lost sovereignty … Continue reading →