Roman Period

Pupils from “Ulpanat Amit Noga” that volunteered for the excavation

Pupils from "Ulpanat Amit Noga" that volunteered for the excavation. Photo by Irina Zilberbod, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

The ancient coins that were discovered in the excavation

The ancient coins that were discovered in the excavation. Photo by Clara Amit, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Pupils from “Ulpanat Amit Noga” that volunteered for the excavation

Pupils from "Ulpanat Amit Noga" that volunteered for the excavation. Photo by Irina Zilberbod, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Excavating the Roman road.

Excavating the Roman road. Photo by Assaf Peretz, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Excavating the Roman road.

Excavating the Roman road. Photo by Assaf Peretz, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

The excavation director, Irina Zilberbod, at the site

The excavation director, Irina Zilberbod, at the site of the 2,000-year-old road discovered near Beit Shemesh. Photo by the Griffin Aerial Photography Company, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Aerial photographs of the 2,000 road near Beit Shemesh

Aerial photographs of the 2,000 road near Beit Shemesh. Photo by the Griffin Aerial Photography Company, courtesy of the Israel Antiquities Authority.

Aerial photographs of the 2,000 road near Beit Shemesh

Aerial photographs of the 2,000 road near Beit Shemesh

Relics Uncovered In Zippori

A bull's head in a fresco from Zippori, dating from the early Second Century C.E. (G. Laron)

Relics Uncovered In Zippori

A bull's head in a fresco from Zippori, dating from the early Second Century C.E. (G. Laron)