Roman Antiquity

Hoard of Ancient Silver Coins Discovered Near Modi’in 07.06.2016

The site of the relevant estate during the Hasmonean period that contained a hoard of ancient silver coins. (Photo Credit: Griffin Aerial Photography/Israeli Antiquities Authority)

Hoard of Ancient Silver Coins Discovered Near Modi’in 07.06.2016

One of the silver coins discovered this past April at the site of an ancient estate dating back to the Hasmonean Period, that bears the image of the Greek King Antiochus VII. (Photo Credit: Clara Amit)

Hoard of Ancient Silver Coins Discovered Near Modi’in 07.06.2016

Ancient silver coins that were discovered this past April at the site of an ancient estate dating back to the Hasmonean Period. (Photo Credit: Assaf Peretz/Israeli Antiquities Authority)

Hoard of Ancient Silver Coins Discovered Near Modi’in 07.06.2016

Ancient silver coins that were discovered this past April at the site of an ancient estate dating back to the Hasmonean Period. (Photo Credit: Assaf Peretz/Israeli Antiquities Authority)

Magdala Bronze Artifacts Discovery

The jug as it was discovered in the excavation. Photo credit: Eyad Bisharat Israel Antiquities Authority

Magdala Bronze Artifacts Discovery

The incense shovel after having been cleaned in the Israel Antiquities Authority metallurgical laboratories. Photo: Clara Amit, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Magdala Bronze Artifacts Discovery

An aerial view of the synagogue uncovered in excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority at the Migdal site. The site is open to visitors. Photo: Skyview Company, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority.