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Rare Roman gold coin found in Jerusalem at Mt. Zion archaeological dig
Though the Roman Empire occupied Jerusalem and certainly spread its currency there, the only known Roman coins from the ancient Jewish capital have all come to historians and archaeologists through collectors, with uncertain provenance. An exception is a gold coin … Continue reading
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Impression of King Hezekiah’s royal seal discovered in excavations in Jerusalem
The Ophel excavations at the foot of the southern wall of the Temple Mount, conducted by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology under the direction of Dr. Eilat Mazar, have unearthed an impression of the royal seal of … Continue reading
Boldrini visits Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem
IMG title=”” alt=”” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wpid-51db8a8d4bbb41f9da81a6450c59b1fd.jpg” IMG class=hide alt=”Boldrini visits Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wpid-51db8a8d4bbb41f9da81a6450c59b1fd.jpg” (ANSA) – Jerusalem, January 14 – Remembrance is the best antidote against historical revisionism of the Shoah, House Speaker Laura Boldrini said Tuesday. P”Remember, remember, remember: this … Continue reading