Archaeologists in Israel have found a unique treasure 1500 years old, which was a surprise for them.

Archaeologists have discovered a unique Byzantine treasure in the ancient city of Hippos. The gold and jewelry, which lay buried for 1500 years, have been preserved almost unchanged.

Treasures of Hippos

Near the ruins of the ancient city, not far from the Sea of Galilee, archaeologists found one of the largest Byzantine treasure troves. It contains 97 gold coins and dozens of jewelry pieces encrusted with pearls and semi-precious stones.

Among the finds is a rare tremissis coin, minted in Cyprus at the end of 610 by Emperor Heraclius and his son. This is only the second such coin found in Israel.

The treasure dates back to the period between 520 and 610 AD, during the reign of Emperors Justin I and Heraclius. Archaeologist Edi Lipsman accidentally discovered it when a metal detector gave a strong signal. The gold coins began to appear one by one.

Craftsmanship of Ancient Jewelers

Excavation leader Michael Eisenberg called the find “one of the largest Byzantine-era treasure troves found on land in Israel.” Some coins even retained traces of the fabric pouch in which they were once hidden.

Researcher Arleta Kovalevska noted the elegance of the found earrings. The combination of pearls and semi-precious stones demonstrates craftsmanship that one would like to see reproduced by modern jewelers.

Archaeologists emphasize that the gold has hardly lost its luster. The coins and jewelry look almost new, despite their 15-century age.

Historical Context

This is already the second sensational find in Hippos in recent months. In August, the oldest Christian nursing home in the world, about 1600 years old, was discovered there, with a mosaic inscription: “Peace to the elders.”

These discoveries highlight the rich history of the region, leaving room for new discoveries and reflections on the past.