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The Treasure of Bethlehem
The so-called “Treasure of Bethlehem” is one of the most interesting groups of objects of the Terra Sancta Museum. Liturgical findings were discovered accidentally during restoration works that ...
From Voghera to the Holy Land: Antonio Minghetti, Sculptor of Christianity
In the Holy Land, many countries have contributed to the planning and construction of Christian buildings. One can just think of the Basilica of Gethsemani, also known as the Church of All Nations, ...
Cultural heritage, education and local community : A new project is launched
The Terra Sancta Museum has officially launched a new project called "Terra Sancta Museum (TSM): A Community Living Museum for Palestinian Youth" (ENI/2019/407-798). Funded by the European Union, the ...
Mosaic: evidence of eras, religions and cultures in the Holy Land
Introduction The mosaic constitutes, thanks to its great antiquity, a unique piece heritage in mediterranean art and culture. In particular, the cradle of most antique civilization and crossroads ...
The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem and the Holy Land
The Terra Sancta Museum will have a hall dedicated to the history of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. The origins of the Order go back to the end of the 11th century when, according to ...
The Pharmacy of St. Saviour in Jerusalem
A singular patrimony of knowledge in the Middle East A rich collection of jugs, saplings, apothecary vases and jars, pharmacopoeia, recipes and carefully preserved medical records make up the ...
