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Ancient Gold Coins Discovered in Judean Desert Excavation

12/30/2025

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Israeli archaeologists discovered two gold coins and a gold ring at the Hyrcania archaeological site in the Judean Desert, about ten miles east of Jerusalem.
Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced the find.
The artifacts date to the Byzantine era, and the coins depict Emperor Heraclius (610–641 AD).
Archaeologist Binyamin Har-Even emphasized the importance of preserving and studying the area's historical sites.

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Israeli archaeologists discovered two gold coins and a gold ring at the Hyrcania archaeological site in the Judean Desert, about ten miles east of Jerusalem.
Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced the find.
The artifacts date to the Byzantine era, and the coins depict Emperor Heraclius (610–641 AD).
Archaeologist Binyamin Har-Even emphasized the importance of preserving and studying the area's historical sites.