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1,700-year-old oil lamp found in Jerusalem shows a rare Jewish menorah, even though the Romans tried to suppress the religion
By the time this oil lamp was crafted in the third century ... who'd been enemies of the ancient Israelites. But while Jewish worship in the region was heavily restricted after Hadrian, a few ...
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Ancient 'Mount of Olives' lamp with Jewish Temple symbols discovered in Jerusalem
A rare 1,700-year-old lamp with Jewish Temple symbols has been uncovered in Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced on Thursday. Excavation Director Michael Chernin explained ...
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Mystery surrounds ‘very rare’ ancient cave pearls after incredible discovery
The findings suggest that the tunnels underwent reconstruction during the Hellenistic period, with oil lamps used to light the way. The ‘cave pearls’ were found in an ancient tunnel in Israel ...