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Artifact

Pilate's Ring

Significant
Pilate's Ring
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Description

A bronze ring discovered at the Herodium fortress bearing a Greek inscription reading 'of Pilatus,' potentially belonging to Pontius Pilate or someone in his administration.

Biblical Significance

A second artifact bearing Pilate's name, supplementing the Pilate Inscription and further confirming the historical existence of the Roman governor mentioned in the Gospels.