Treasure Hoard Found Near Jesus’ Galilee Ministry Site

Treasure Hoard Found Near Jesus’ Galilee Ministry Site

Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a remarkable treasure hoard near one of Christianity’s most important regions — the Galilee, where Jesus preached and performed miracles. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced that 22 bronze coins were discovered in Hukok, just three miles west of Capernaum, a fishing town central to Jesus’ ministry. The coins, dating back more than 1,600 years, were linked to the Gallus Revolt of 351–352 A.D., …

1,600-year-old coins from Jewish rebellion against Rome found in Galilee – The American Israelite Newspaper

Courtesy of JNS. Photo credit: Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities AuthorityThe rare hoard of 22 copper coins over 1,600 years old discovered in the Lower Galilee (JNS) — A rare hoard of coins from the time of the last Jewish rebellion under Roman rule more than 1,600 years ago has been discovered in the Galilee, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday. The 22 copper coins, which have been dated to the 4th century C.E., were found la…

Treasure found near where Jesus lived is connected to forgotten Jewish uprising: archaeologists

Archaeologists in Israel recently found an ancient treasure hoard dating back more than 1,600 years – not far from where Jesus carried out much of his ministry. The coins were found at Hukok, a kibbutz in northern Israel, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). Hukok is roughly three miles west of Capernaum, an ancient fishing town... The post Treasure found near where Jesus lived is connected to forgotten Jewish uprising: archaeolo…