The nun who lived in chains: First-ever evidence of extreme asceticism found near Jerusalem
Asceticism is the practice of denial of physical or psychological desires in order to attain a spiritual ideal or goal, often self-inflicted.
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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.