Biblical archaeology show at Maltz Museum winds down

10/7/2006

BEACHWOOD, Ohio The biblical archaeological exhibit, Cradle of Christianity: Treasures from the Holy Land, which opened at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in April, will close on Oct. 22.

The world premiere of the exhibit has drawn visitors from 41 states as well as Canada, Australia, Europe, and Israel, officials said.

On display are artifacts drawn from the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, which houses one of the foremost collections of biblical archaeology in the world.

Information on the exhibit is available by calling 1-877-665-4849 or online at www.MaltzJewishMuseum.org.