Hoard of silver coins hidden in rock crevice

Posted 2024-09-02, Heritage Daily Headlines

Archaeologists excavating at Horvat Ashun, near Modi’in-Maccabim-Re’ut, Isreal, have discovered a rare collection of silver coins dating to the Hasmonean period between 135 and 126 BC. The Hasmonean dynasty was established in 141 BC by Simon Thassi. The dynasty governed Judea and its surrounding regions during the... read full story

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