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  Ancient Treasure Discovered in Jerusalem Sheds Light on Jewish Past

  The recent discovery of a 1,400-year-old golden treasure trove which sheds new light on a relatively unknown period in the history of Jewish Jerusalem was announced Monday morning at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The finding was made during an archeological excavation near the foot of Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, and…

  By Haaretz/Nir Hasson Sep 9, 2013 | < 1 min read
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  800-Year-Old Christian Artifacts Unearthed in Bethlehem Go on Display

  In 1906, during renovations at the Franciscan friary in Bethlehem, the workers found a treasure. Buried in the ground was the oldest known organ in the world − built in the 12th century − as well as 13 ancient bells. Twelve of the bells had been cast in Europe at the end of the Middle…

  By Haaretz/Nir Hasson May 31, 2013 | < 1 min read