

Jerusalem, the "Ophel Treasure"
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Hebrew University of Jerusalem archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar announces the discovery of the "Ophel Treasure", thirty six gold coins, gold and silver jewelry, and a 10cm gold medallion with the Jewish symbols of a Menorah, a Shofar and a Torah Scroll etched into it. The treasure from the 7th century, Byzantine period was found at the foot of Temple Mount
(c)Hanan Isachar