CNN —Archaeologists have found four Roman swords and a shafted weapon known as a pilum dating from 1,900 years ago in a cave near the shore of the Dead Sea in Israel.
Amir Ganor/Israel Antiquities AuthorityFurther investigation revealed four swords “in an almost inaccessible crevice on the upper level of the cave,” the statement said.
Three of the swords had iron blades inside wooden scabbards and measured 60-65 centimeters (24-26 inches) in length.
Further excavations uncovered a bronze “Bar Kokhba” coin dating from 132–135 CE, possibly dating the swords, according to the press release.
At this time, the Bar Kokhba Revolt, also known as the Second Jewish Revolt, saw Jews rebel against Roman rule in the area.
Persons:
Dafna Gazit, ”, Hagay Hamer, Amir Ganor, Eitan Klein, Yoli Schwartz, ” Eli Escusido
Organizations:
CNN —, Israel Antiquities Authority, Studies, Survey
Locations:
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