Ancient jewel

The rare pendant uncovered in excavations by the Israel Antiquities Authority and the City of David. Photo by Emil Elgam, Israel Antiquities Authority

A 1,300-year-old lead pendant with the symbol of the Menorah was discovered in an excavation near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

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The find was discovered in Jerusalem's Davidson Archaeological Park. Researchers: Only one other ancient lead pendant bearing a menorah symbol is known in the world.
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