In 2012, I wrote about my special visit to the Jewish Catacombs in Rome. At that time, this fascinating site was limited to private tours. I have to admit that I was reluctant to pay a hefty fee for a private catacomb visit. I didn’t plan on returning to Rome in the near future. … [Read more...]
An Afternoon in Alexandria, Egypt
In the afternoon, we visited two Alexandrian landmarks- one ancient and one modern. Our first stop was at the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. After visiting the Roman Jewish catacombs, I was eager to visit the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, One of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval … [Read more...]
A Step Back in Time: The Jewish Catacombs in Rome
In order to continue our pursuit of Roman Jewish history, we took a step back in time by visiting the Jewish catacombs in Rome. I had read on Micaela Pavoncello's website about this unique tour that focused on the late antiquity period. Not too many people venture off … [Read more...]
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