Wednesday, September 17 2025

Day: September 17, 2025

Ancient Shops Unearthed in Antioch Reveal Trade and Pilgrimage in Early Christianity

Ancient Shops Unearthed in Antioch Reveal Trade and Pilgrimage in Early Christianity

Rescue excavations in the ancient city of Antioch (Antiocheia), in modern Hatay, Türkiye, are shedding new light on the city’s economic and religious life during the 4th and 5th centuries CE. Recent discoveries near the world-famous St. Peter’s Church demonstrate that the site was not only a spiritual center for early Christian pilgrims but also