A rare 1,600-year-old pure gold bead was discovered during excavations at the emek zurim national parkin the City of David Jerusalemthe Israel Antiquities Authority reported in the past few hours.
The piece, that was found in perfect condition by an excavation project volunteer named Hillel Feidman (18), was excavated from an ancient Roman structure in the so-called ‘Way of the Pilgrims‘, located in the archaeological site on one of the slopes of the Mount of Olives.
“Everyone here was very excited”, said the young woman, recounting that at the time of washing the material extracted from the excavations he saw something bright, different from what he used to see Generally.
The find is of particular importance, the researchers say, because beads of this type are not common due to the particular technique used to make them.
“The most intriguing thing about the account is its own unique and complex production method“, has explained Amir Golanian ancient jewelry expert, referring to a method that would have been used in Mesopotamia since the 7th century BC.
The specialists ensure that the piece was created using a unique technique that required a delicate process to glue it tiny golden balls. Furthermore, they point out that the account must have belonged to people who were rich and probably it was part of a small chain or bracelet.
“Although it is a small exhibit, it is precisely the personal objects, from day to day, that manage to touch us and connect us more than anything else, directly, with a certain person who lived, breathed and dreamed in a different time, ” He he said. Eli Eskosido, Director of the Superintendency for Antiquities.
Source: Clarin
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