An international team has discovered numerous medieval inscriptions inside Jerusalem's Room of the Last Supper, indicating the global reach of medieval pilgrimage. Significant finds include a rare coat of arms from Styrian noble Tristram von Teuffenbach, linking to a 15th-century pilgrimage, and an Armenian inscription marking a historical event related to King Het'um II's victory in battle. These findings were documented using advanced digital photography techniques and published in the yearbook Liber Annuus, deepening our understanding of pilgrimage history.
The discovery of rare medieval inscriptions in Jerusalem’s Room of the Last Supper illuminates the expansive journey and cultural impact of medieval pilgrims.
Researchers have uncovered inscriptions and coats of arms in the Cenacle that shed light on the historical connections of pilgrims, including an Austrian noble's crest.
Through the advanced techniques of digital photography, historians have documented meaningful evidence that connects medieval pilgrimages to both geographical and historical contexts.
One significant find was an inscription that corroborated the journey of Armenian King Het'um II to Jerusalem, providing new material evidence of historical events.
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