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Ancient Coin from Bar Kochba Revolt Found near Temple Mount in Jerusalem


(Times of Israel) The Israel Antiquities Authority on Monday revealed a coin minted during the Bar Kochba revolt, an uprising against Roman rule in Judea in 132-135 CE. The coin was unearthed near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem's Old City. It includes the words "Year Two of the Freedom of Israel" and "Jerusalem."
2020-05-12 00:00:00
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