After the Persians Conquered Jerusalem in 614 CE, Many Jews Returned to the City
In 2019, archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar discovered a gold medallion, along with a hoard of gold coins, dating the medallion to the year 614 CE. The medallion was found south of the Temple Mount. Dr. Mazar said, “The artifacts were abandoned in the context of the Persian conquest of Jerusalem in 614 CE. After the Persians conquered Jerusalem, many Jews returned to the city and formed the majority of its population, hoping for political and religious freedom. But as Persian power waned, instead of forming an alliance with the Jews, the Persians sought the support of Christians and ultimately allowed them to expel the Jews from Jerusalem.”
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In 2019, archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar found the gold medallion, as well as a hoard of gold coins, thus dating the medallion to the year 614 CE. The medallion was found in the area circled above, south of the Temple Mount. According to Dr. Mazar, “the artifacts were abandoned in the context of the Persian conquest of Jerusalem in 614 CE. After the Persians conquered Jerusalem, many Jews returned to the city and formed the majority of its population, hoping for political and religious freedom. But as Persian power waned, instead of forming an alliance with the Jews, the Persians sought the support of Christians and ultimately allowed them to expel the Jews from Jerusalem.”
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