A 2,000-year-old wooden boat uncovered in the Sea of Galilee may offer a tangible connection to one of the Bible’s most famous miracles, Jesus walking on water.
Nicknamed the “Jesus Boat,” the first-century cedar-planked vessel could accommodate around 12 people, aligning with Gospel accounts of Jesus and his disciples.
Biblical archaeology expert Danny Herman told The Daily Mail: “It’s not just an archaeological find; it’s tied to the most famous story of Jesus on the lake.
"While I can't prove it's the boat, it's certainly the type used in that story.”
He also noted: “The oil lamp found near the boat suggests it was used for a night journey, just like the Gospel story of Jesus calming the sea.”
Discovered in 1986 during a severe drought by brothers Moshe and Yuval Lufan near Magdala, the boat was preserved in silt for nearly two millennia.
Archaeologists carefully encased it in fibreglass to save it from decay, a delicate process that took 16 years.
Since 2000, it has been on display at the Yigal Allon Museum in Ginosar, drawing pilgrims and history enthusiasts alike.