Ancient CivilizationsLost birthplace of Jesus’ apostles discovered in Israel aligns with biblical accounts Posted on August 20, 2025 by Administrator A recent wildfire in Israel has revealed ancient ruins, shedding light on what may be the hometown of Jesus’ apostles from 2,000 years ago. Archaeologists uncovered the site at El-Araj, on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, which may be Bethsaida, the fishing village where Peter, Andrew and Philip lived.
