AQABA, Jordan (EP) -- A basilica recently unearthed in the Red Sea resort
town of Aqaba may be the oldest church in the world, according to
archaeologists.
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Until a month ago, it was believed that the oldest structures in Jordan dated
to the late fourth century. But archaeologists say the newly discovered
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Some older churches have been found in eastern Syria and northern Israel, but
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a church. If the dating on the Aqaba find is confirmed, it would be the oldest
known building to be designed and constructed as a church.
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The building was located within the walls of the ancient Roman city of
Aelana. It is 28 yards long and 16 yards wide. Its walls, ceiling, and basilica
are still intact, and a black cross is visible on a white plaster wall. One
small room contained about 100 coins dating from about 280-360 A.D.
Archaeologists believe the building was buried by desert sand during an
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