Some of the coins feature the image of Emperor Phocas but most are from the time of his successor Heraclius.
A coin featuring the image of eastern Roman emperor Phocas. Archaeologists in Israel say 44 pure gold coins dating to the 7th century have been found hidden in a wall at a nature reserve. All photos: Israel Antiquities Authority
Dr Gabriela Bijovsky, a currency expert at the Israel Antiquities Authority, examines the coins.
The hoard sheds light on the end of the Byzantine rule in the area. The Byzantine Empire was the eastern half of the Roman Empire.
The remains of a water fountain, near the place where the coins were found.
The hoard, which weighs about 170 grams, was found at the Banias site.
An image of Emperor Heraclius and his son on one of the coins.
Some of the coins feature the image of Emperor Phocas but most are from the time of his successor Heraclius.
A coin featuring the image of eastern Roman emperor Phocas. Archaeologists in Israel say 44 pure gold coins dating to the 7th century have been found hidden in a wall at a nature reserve. All photos: Israel Antiquities Authority
Dr Gabriela Bijovsky, a currency expert at the Israel Antiquities Authority, examines the coins.
The hoard sheds light on the end of the Byzantine rule in the area. The Byzantine Empire was the eastern half of the Roman Empire.
The remains of a water fountain, near the place where the coins were found.
The hoard, which weighs about 170 grams, was found at the Banias site.
An image of Emperor Heraclius and his son on one of the coins.
Some of the coins feature the image of Emperor Phocas but most are from the time of his successor Heraclius.
