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Lost Byzantine town of Tharais rediscovered in southern Jordan
After decades of research and field surveys, archaeologists have finally discovered the ancient Byzantine town of Tharais in southern Jordan. This find promises to reveal new insights into early Christian communities in the region...
More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/07/byzantine-town-of-tharais-rediscovered-in-jordan/
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Researchers Used A 1,500-Year-Old Map To Find A Lost City - Excavators Determined Tharais Was A Religious Hub Of The Byzantine Empire
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https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a64978262/tharais-byzantine-lost-city/ <-- shared technical article
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https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/4243913 <-- shared paper
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“ • Researchers recently found one of the many lost Holy Land cities in Jordan.
• The team used maps and field surveys to identify the site.
• Experts believe the lost city Tharais wasn’t just an agricultural village—it may have also been a spiritual hub…”
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