Yardenna Alexandre, who led a team from the Israel Antiquities Authority, said the house would have been owned by Jesus's neighbours or extended family. Photo: GETTY House Dating Back To Time Of Jesus Is Discovered In Nazareth -- The Telegraph
Archeologists have unearthed a house dating to the time of Jesus Christ in the town of Nazareth, casting fresh light on his early life.
The remains were found beneath a children's playground close to the Basilica of the Annunciation, which is believed to mark the spot where Mary was visited by the Angel Gabriel.
It reveals a simple way of life with few frills or luxuries for the young Messiah.
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MIDDLE EAST
Israel threatens to use force against settlers.
Aviva Shalit: Netanyahu said decision would be made in coming hours.
Top US officer: Force must be option for Iran.
Funeral of Iranian cleric Montazeri turns into political protest.
U.S. reaching out to former foes in Iraq.
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Hamas using English law to demand arrest of Israeli leaders for war crimes.
ASIA
Nepalese police arrest 70 in clash with Maoists.
Hamid Karzai defends new Cabinet amid claims nothing has changed.
Arms seized by Thailand were Iran-bound.
North Korea declares disputed waters 'firing zone'.
Turmoil in Pakistan threatens Obama's new Afghan strategy.
Hold-outs start fleeing Philippine volcano zone.
AFRICA
UN report blames Guinea military for killing civilians.
At least 32 killed in unrest in central Nigeria.
Madagascar leader Rajoelina scraps power-sharing deal.
West warns that Somalia is becoming a haven for international terrorists.
Zimbabwean violence resurfaces in South Africa.
UN: Ugandan rebel attacks may have been war crimes.
EUROPE
Failure of Copenhagen emissions agreement disappoints Europeans.
The snow falls – and trains, roads and airlines suddenly freeze.
France to probe Eurostar breakdown.
Polish police recover Auschwitz gate sign, damaged.
Russia criticizes Georgia over botched war memorial demolition.
AMERICAS
Colombia rejects Chavez charge over spy drones.
US envoy visits Zelaya at Brazilian embassy.
Senate votes to give green light to health care bill.
Millions head for work after East Coast snowstorm.
Venezuela's Chavez launches new police force.
Chavez accuses U.S. of sending spy plane into Venezuela's airspace.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
FBI walks tightrope in outreach to Muslims, fighting terrorism.
12 Guantanamo detainees freed; captive count at 8-year low
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