Ancient Oil Lamp Featuring Jewish Symbols Unearthed in Jerusalem
The 1,700-year-old artifact, discovered on the Mount of Olives, offers a rare glimpse into Jewish religious life and will be exhibited during Chanukah celebrations.
- Archaeologists in Jerusalem have uncovered a 1,700-year-old ceramic oil lamp adorned with a Menorah and other Jewish symbols, described as an exceptionally rare find.
- The lamp, found on the Mount of Olives, bears soot marks indicating it was used for lighting in antiquity, shedding light on Jewish cultural and religious practices of the time.
- The discovery coincides with the Jewish festival of Chanukah, which began on December 25, 2024, and commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple and the miracle of the eight-day oil lamp.
- The artifact will be displayed in Jerusalem during Chanukah, offering visitors a tangible connection to the historical roots of the festival.
- In Berlin, a ten-meter-high Chanukah menorah, Europe's largest, was lit at the Brandenburg Gate, symbolizing resilience and the celebration of Jewish life in Germany.
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