Ancient Jewish artifacts discovered on the outskirts of Jerusalem – a thousand-year-old tradition

This rare find dates from the 2nd to 5th centuries AD and demonstrates the continuation of Jewish customs and beliefs in Jerusalem even after the destruction of the Second Temple by the Romans. The lamp was discovered during excavations near the Mount of Olives and is decorated with images of a temple menorah, incense scoop and lulav, which were important symbols in Jewish religious rituals. These symbols indicate that the lamp belonged to a Jew and was created as a reminder of the Temple.

Michael Chernin, director of the excavations, noted that this discovery is especially surprising since there is not much evidence of a Jewish settlement in Jerusalem at this time. After the destruction of the Second Temple in 135 AD, the Jews were expelled from Jerusalem, but the discovery of an ancient oil lamp shows that Jewish customs continued to live on in the hearts of the people. The lamp was made using sophisticated technology and archaeologists believe it used special molds to create elegant and detailed images.

“The Temple menorah became a symbol during the Second Temple period, and after its destruction, the image of the menorah became an important icon in Jewish collective memory,” said research archaeologist Benjamin Storchan.

This find represents a unique opportunity to look at the life of Jews in Jerusalem after the destruction of the Temple and understand how they maintained their identity and traditions in difficult historical conditions.

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