archaeological
The Pilate Stone
Physical proof of Pontius Pilate's rule.

Scripture Reference: Matthew 27:2
"So they bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate the governor."
The Evidence
Critics questioned if Pilate was a real governor or just a minor official.
Historical Context
In 1961, a limestone block was found in Caesarea Maritima with the inscription: 'Pontius Pilate, Prefect of Judea'.