The jewelry, believed to date back to the Bar Kokhba revolts, was likely hidden by a wealthy woman during the rebellion.
Some 140 gold and silver coins and a trove of jewelry were among the treasures uncovered by archaeologists near Kiryat Gat, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Tuesday.
The jewelry, believed to date back to the Bar Kokhba revolts, was likely hidden by a wealthy woman during the rebellion.
In addition to the coins, the hoard included flower-shaped earrings, a ring with a precious stone marked with the seal of a winged-goddess and two sticks of silver that were likely used for beautification, according to excavation director and archaeologist Emil Aladjem. Read more.
