Monday, September 5, 2011

Yigal Allon Museum in Kibbutz Ginnosar with the 2000-year-old 'Sea of Galilee Boat' or 'Jesus Boat'. The boat was discovered accidentally by two fishermen brothers in the Sea of Galilee near the Kibbutz Ginnosar. The boat emerged from the waters in 24 January, 1986 when the sea receded during a severe drought.

Kibbutz Ginnosar was established in 1937. Ginnosar was the home of famous Israeli politician and military general, Yigal Allon (1918-1980). He was buried in the cemetery of Kibbutz Ginnosar after his sudden demise in 1980. Today, the Kibbutz is more famous for its precious find-'the Jesus Boat'.
1P: Entering the Kibbutz Ginnosar


2P, 3P and 4P: Look for the Arbel Cliffs at background. Views from Kibbutz Ginnosar.








The Yigal Allon Museum Complex






 A mosaic model of 'Jesus Boat' displayed in front of the museum

 A snap taken from the short film about 'Jesus Boat', included in the entrance fee.

To whom did the 'Jesus Boat' belong? Discovered from the 'Sea of Galilee' and dated from the time of Jesus, it was definitely a breaking news for christianity. Whether Jesus and His disciples have seen or used the boat is a different issue, but what is more important is that this unique find gives us a more clear idea of the sort of boat used during the time of Jesus.





'Jesus Boat' displayed in Kibbutz Ginnosar. Considered as the oldest boat discovered from a fresh water lake (carbon dated 40 BC plus or minus 80 years). After it's accidental discovery on the shores of the 'Sea of Galilee'in 24th January, 1986, it took 12 days and nights of delicate and painful procedures to recover the boat from mud. It was then followed by submerging in a chemical bath for 7 years before the boat was finally displayed to the public in the Yiagal Allon Museum of Kibbutz Ginnosar.

The boat is 25 ft long, 7.5 ft wide and 4 ft high with 15-20 people easily accommodated.