A team of archaeologists in Israel has announced a rare discovery of 44 pure gold coins hidden in a wall. The discovery took place in a nature reserve in Israel where archeological research is underway. When the Muslims conquered the region in 635, the treasure of the Byzantine Empire was hidden.
“When the threat of war was felt, we can imagine the owner hiding his wealth, hoping to return one day to recover his possessions”, said Yoav Lerer, who is in charge of the archaeological investigation.
Apart from gold coins, In what used to be the residential district of the old city, remains of buildings, aqueducts and pipes, bronze coins and more were found.expressed Israeli authorities.
These important discoveries are based on archaeological investigations at the Herman Stream Nature Reserve near Banias in the Golan Heights. Banias is an important place for Christian tradition, it is where Jesus Christ said to the apostle Peter: “On this rock I will build my church”.
Gabriela Bijovsky, a numismatist at the Israel Antiquities Authority, said some of the coins found date back to Emperor Phocas (602-610), but most go back to his successor Heraclius.
According to experts, The discovery of 44 pure gold coins helps us understand the end of Byzantine rule in the region. The Byzantine Empire was the eastern part of the Roman Empire and lasted for over 1,000 years.
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