Could dead sea anchor be from Herod's royal yacht?
An Israeli archaeologist has discovered what he says is a unique Roman-era wooden anchor on the shores of the Dead Sea, preserved by the water’s high salt and mineral content.
Archaeologist Gideon Hadas said he would like to believe – but has no proof - that the anchor came from a royal yacht of biblical King Herod who ruled Judea at the time of Jesus’ birth and had a palace on nearby Mount Masada.
