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.

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.

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