Ancient Gold Medallion Found at Foot of Temple Mount in Jerusalem (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Ancient Gold Medallion Found at Foot of Temple Mount in Jerusalem (2 of 2)

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This 10-cm gold medallion was discovered in Hebrew University excavations at the foot of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. Etched into the medallion are a menorah (Temple candelabrum), shofar (ram's horn) and Torah scroll. Along with other treasures including thirty-six gold coins and gold and silver jewelry, the medallion was likely abandoned during the Persian conquest of Jerusalem in 614 CE.

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