Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 1,700-year-old oil lamp decorated with rare Jewish artwork, including a unique menorah — a surprise given that the Roman Empire had tried to suppress the ...
Old Oil Lamp Decorated With Rare Jewish Artwork, Sheds Light on Roman Rule Archaeologists discovered a 1,700-year-old oil lamp in Jerusalem covered in rare Jewish artwork, including a unique menorah.
Israeli officials recently announced the discovery of an unusual oil lamp dating to the fourth century, just in time for Hanukkah. In a Facebook post published Thursday, the Israel Antiquities ...