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Ancient 2,100-Year-Old Coin Hoard Discovered in Jordan Valley from Jewish Kings' Era

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Ancient 2,100-Year-Old Coin Hoard Discovered in Jordan Valley from Jewish Kings' Era

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  • Archaeologists have discovered a stash of 160 coins in the Jordan Valley, dating back to 2,100 years.
  • The coins originate from the reign of Alexander Jannaeus (103-76 B.C.), king of the Hasmoneans.
  • Each coin features eight-pointed stars and inscriptions in Aramaic and Greek.
  • The excavation site is believed to be a previously unknown road station near the fortress of Sartaba.
  • Dr. Shai Bar emphasized the importance of this finding amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Read more about this discovery in the full article here.

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