Tag: Roman Empire
1,800-year-old sarcophagi rediscovered in Ramat Gan’s Safari Park
Two sarcophagi dating from the Roman period have been rediscovered at the Ramat Gan Safari Park during the construction of a veterinary hospital, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday.
Rami Tam, head of the...
On last day of Hanukkah, archaeologists find ancient wick in the Negev
A unique lamp wick dating back to the Byzantine period was uncovered by the Antiquities Authority at the Negev Desert Roman Empire settlement of Shivta, according to an announcement on the last day of...