Archaeology

Roman-Era Burial Discs Discovered in Israel Shed Light on Ancient Funeral Customs

A set of rare and intricately designed bronze discs shaped like lion heads has been uncovered in central Israel, offering new insight into ...

By Pesach Benson

June 26, 2025 at 3:11 pm • 1 min read

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Jerusalem, 26 June, 2025 (TPS-IL) — A set of rare and intricately designed bronze discs shaped like…

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