This inscribed limestone slab was found in Caesarea Maritima, Israel in 1961. It was originally made in c. 30 AD. It is written in Latin and reads, "Tiberium Pontius Pilate Prefect of Judea." Pontius Pilate is known from the Bible as the one who condemned Jesus to death (Matthew 27).The artifact is about 32 inches in height and is now housed in the Israel Museum. PHOTO RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC DOMAIN: BRBurton (Thank you)
