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The nun who lived in chains: First-ever evidence of extreme asceticism found near Jerusalem
“Ascetic nuns represent a fascinating phenomenon worth dwelling on, and even more so with International Women's Day, which is marked this week. These literally extraordinary women lived and ...
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World’s First Archaeological Evidence of Nuns’ Asceticism Discovered in Jerusalem
Dr. Amit Re’em, Jerusalem District Archaeologist for the Israel Antiquities Authority, pointed out the intriguing nature of ascetic nuns, particularly in light of International Women’s Day.