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2,300-Year-Old Gold Ring Unearthed in Jerusalem's City of David

The intricately designed ring, likely worn by a child, offers new insights into the Hellenistic period in ancient Jerusalem.

  • Archaeologists discovered the well-preserved gold ring set with a garnet stone.
  • The find was made at the City of David site, part of the Jerusalem Walls National Park.
  • The ring's small size suggests it belonged to a child or could fit a woman's pinky finger.
  • This discovery, along with other ornaments, indicates a thriving and elite community in early Hellenistic Jerusalem.
  • The ring will be displayed to the public during the upcoming Jerusalem Day celebrations.
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