1,900-year-old burial discs, shaped like lions’ heads, were discovered in an ancient grave in central Israel, shedding light on burial culture and belief in afterlife in Roman-era Israel.
Ancient bronze discs dating back to the Roman era were unearthed in central Israel, the Israel Antiquities Authority revealed Thursday, hinting at the burial practices of the period and religious beliefs regarding the afterlife.
Four rare bronze discs, designed in the form of lion heads and unearthed in central Israel, date back to about 1,900 years ago, coinciding with the Roman era – the 1st-2nd centuries CE.
The initial discovery, made seven years ago, has been revealed for the first time in the official Israel Antiquities Authority journal, ‘Atiqot, No. 117.