A gold ring and a pair of earrings, dating back nearly two millennia, were unearthed during archaeological excavations in Susita National Park, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority announced on Thursday. The discovery was made by a volunteer working with the ongoing excavation team, which has been uncovering and restoring the ancient city of Susita — also known by its Greek name, Hippos — for the past 26 years.

“I went with a metal detector in the field, and suddenly I heard a special beep that usually distinguishes between ordinary and special metals. I started digging and suddenly I saw a yellow color. I continued digging and saw a small and special gold ring,” said Eddie Lipsman. “I was amazed by the special find. To my delight, I also identified the pair of gold earrings at the site, but this find, in light of its small and unique size, really moved me.”

According to Dr. Michael Eisenberg, one of the directors of the Susita Excavation Expedition on behalf of the University of Haifa, “The tiny, heavy gold ring must have been lost by a daughter of a wealthy family in Susita.”