UofH archaeologists, under the direction of Dr. Ian Stern (School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures), uncovered a unique collection of astragalos from the Hellenistic period during excavations in the Maresha-Bet Guvrin National Park. According to the researchers, the well-preserved pieces date from 2,300 years ago and have inscriptions of Aphrodite, Eros, Hermes, Hera and Nike. Some of the pieces also have engraved inscriptions such as: “Robber”, “Stop, ” and “You are burnt”. | READ MORE

*Credit : Israel Antiquities Authority