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 about 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 fiberglass to prevent 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.