1,800-Year-Old Amulet Reveals Earliest Evidence of Christianity North of the Alps

The Frankfurt Silver Inscription, found in a Roman grave, predates known Christian artifacts in the region by decades.

Archaeologists discovered a silver amulet in a Roman grave near Frankfurt, Germany, dating back to 230-270 AD.
The amulet contains an 18-line Latin inscription referencing Saint Titus and Jesus Christ, marking it as a purely Christian artifact.
This find provides the earliest archaeological evidence of Christianity north of the Alps, predating previous evidence by 50 to 100 years.
Advanced CT scanning technology was used to digitally unroll and decipher the fragile, wafer-thin silver foil inside the amulet.
Experts note the absence of Jewish or pagan elements in the inscription, highlighting its significance in understanding early Christian practices.