Israeli archaeologists find Christian 'Good Shepherd' ring in Roman shipwreck

Israeli archeologists find octagonal ‘Good Shepherd’ ring in Roman-era ship wreck

Two shipwrecks were found near the ancient city of Caesarea during an underwater survey

Gold ring bearing 'Good Shepherd' inscription found in Roman-era wreckage off Israel

Researchers from Israel on Wednesday displayed a golden ring bearing an early Christian symbol of Jesus engraved in its gemstone, which was found in a shipwreck off the ancient port of Caesarea. On the thick octagonal gold ring was the figure of the "Good Shepherd" in the form of a young shepherd boy wearing a tunic and carrying a ram or sheep across his shoulders.

Roman treasures discovered in the Mediterranean off the coast of Israel

The finds include hundreds of Roman silver and bronze coins dating to the mid-third century.

The fascinating discovery of a gold ring from Roman times with an image of Jesus Christ as "the good shepherd" - BBC News World

Israeli archaeologists discovered a gold ring from Roman times with a figure of the "Good Shepherd", an early Christian representation of Jesus.

1700-Year-old Treasure Hidden in Ancient Roman Shipwrecks Found off Mediterranean Coast

The finds made near the ancient city of Caesarea were dated to the Roman and Mamluk periods, around 1,700 and 600 years ago, archaeologists said. They include hundreds of Roman silver and bronze coins dating to the mid-third century, as well as more than 500 silver coins from the Middle Ages.

Israeli archaeologists find Christian 'Good Shepherd' ring in Roman shipwreck

The 'Good Shepherd' is one of the earliest Christian symbols. The ring was found in a Roman shipwreck along with silver coins and other artifacts.