Rare Jewish treasure from Hasmonean period unearthed

The Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) revealed on Tuesday that it unearthed a hoard of silver coins from the Hasmonean period (126 BCE) back in April, during ongoing excavations near Modi'in with the participation of local youth.
The dig is being held ahead of the construction of a new neighborhood at the initiative of the Modi‘in-Maccabim-Re‘ut municipality.

Archaeologists found the ancient coins hidden in a rock crevice, against a wall of an impressive agricultural estate found during the excavation. The estate took part in the Jewish revolt against Roman occupation, and revealed numerous intriguing finds.















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