Jewish Artifacts 4th Century
Many artifacts attesting to a significant Jewish presence in the land during the 4th Century have been found, the majority of which showcase the menorah, a prominent and enduring Jewish symbol.
A rare 1,700-year-old ceramic oil lamp was found in an archaeological dig near the Mount of Olives. The find is particularly surprising, since there are only a few material traces of a Jewish presence around Jerusalem in the 3rd-5th centuries CE as Jews were mostly denied access to Jerusalem.
A gold child’s ring depicting the Menorah, found in Jerusalem.
Collection of Shlomo Moussaieff
Photo by Ardon Bar Hama
4th Century Oil lamp found near Mt of Olives
Photographer: Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority
Mold-made oil lamps out of clay with seven branched menorah, 4th-5th Centuries CE.
Tower of David Museum, Photo AnaRina Kreisman
Overview
Many artifacts attesting to a significant Jewish presence in the land during the 4th Century have been found, the majority of which showcase the menorah, a prominent and enduring Jewish symbol.
A rare 1,700-year-old ceramic oil lamp was found in an archaeological dig near the Mount of Olives. The find is particularly surprising, since there are only a few material traces of a Jewish presence around Jerusalem in the 3rd-5th centuries CE as Jews were mostly denied access to Jerusalem.
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