Archaeology in Israel

The rare treasure - 22 bronze coins that are more than 1,600 years old. Photo: Emil Aljem, Israel Antiquities Authority

A rare hoard of coins from the last Jewish revolt under Roman rule was discovered in a hidden system in the Galilee.

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22 bronze coins from the 4th century AD were found in an underground hiding system at Horbat Hukuk in the Lower Galilee. The find, uncovered in a joint excavation by the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Safed Academic College, provides unique evidence of the reuse of hiding systems.
At the bottom of the photo - a square oil candle typical of the period and other burial offerings. Photo by Emil Aljam, Israel Antiquities Authority

One of the world's earliest evidences of the use of wicks for lighting was discovered in Yehud

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Wicks made of recycled linen, some 4,000 years old, have been found in clay candles in an Israel Antiquities Authority excavation near Yehud. The extraordinary find provides a rare glimpse into Bronze Age culture, economy, and burial customs.
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