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1,700-year-old oil lamp found in Jerusalem shows a rare Jewish menorah, even though the Romans tried to suppress the religion
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have discovered a 1,700-year-old oil lamp decorated with rare Jewish artwork, including a unique ...
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Rare oil lamp with Temple menorah found from time when Romans barred Jews from Jerusalem
Intricately designed 1,700-year-old artifact was discovered intact near the Mount of Olives and will go on display in ...
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Rare 1,700-Year-Old Oil Lamp With Temple Symbols Found In Jerusalem
Although this isn’t a genie-containing situation, it is decorated with depictions of the Temple menorah, incense shovel, and lulav (date palm branch) used in Jewish religious rituals.
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Hanukkah: The history of the menorah and hanukkiah seen in ancient manuscripts
The hanukkiah, the nine-branched candelabrum, likely got its start among German Jews and pays tribute to the seven-branched menorah that was always kept lit in the Temple in Jerusalem. In addition ...
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Rare 1,700-year-old oil lamp discovered in Jerusalem
A rare 1,700 year old oil lamp, decorated with Temple symbols - menorah, incense shovel and lulav, was found in Jerusalem during Israel Antiquities Authority excavations. The ceramic oil lamp from ...