The engraved basalt slab, located at the Abel Beth Maacah site in Upper Galilee, mentions two towns—Tirathas and Golgol—that were previously unknown to researchers.

Experts suggest that these towns were under Roman governance during the reign of Caesar Marcus Aurelius Alexander, providing fresh perspectives on Roman influence in the area.

While some theorize that “Golgol” may be connected to biblical sites such as Golgotha (the site of Jesus’s crucifixion) or Gilgal (referenced in the Book of Joshua), no definitive link has been established.

Professor Uzi from Hebrew University remarked that the stone “illuminates ancient land ownership, taxation, and governance under the Roman Empire.” This discovery underscores the extensive reach of Roman authority in ancient Israel, which was once thought to be more restricted.

In addition to the stone, researchers have also found a 1,500-year-old amulet known as “Solomon’s Seal” in Arbel, which is believed to offer protection to women and infants from malevolent spirits. A sacred site near Jerusalem, associated with King Hezekiah—an ancestor of Jesus—was also discovered. This site includes eight rooms, an altar, and a sacred stone.

These archaeological discoveries are encouraging scholars to reassess long-standing beliefs regarding early Christianity and the historical impact of Jesus’s life.

Whether these findings will redefine biblical history is yet to be determined—but they have undoubtedly generated significant scholarly and public interest across the globe.