Following the 1868 discovery of the Mesha Stele, a series of artifacts emerged, suggesting a rich Moabite culture. These finds, known as the Moabitica, quickly caught the attention of collectors and scholars, igniting a fervent race among nations to secure these treasures. At the heart of this tale is Moses Wilhelm Shapira, an antiquities dealer…
Join Ross and Jono as they discuss the Darius Inscription, recently declared an authentic ancient inscription only to be called a FAKE the next day! What happened? Why was it declared authentic? Was it not examined? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6He3YBosUak&t=14s TANAKHTOURS.COM
Shortly after the discovery of the Mesha Stele (Moabite Stone) in 1868, artifacts purportedly discovered in Transjordan and testifying to an ancient Moabite culture made their way to the Jerusalem shop of Moses Wilhelm Shapira. They were initially believed to be authentic. The Germans, having recently failed in their attempt to acquire the Mesha Stele,…