Israeli archaeologists discover remains of 2,100-year-old farm
Israeli archaeologists have discovered the remains of a farm in the country’s north that they believe is 2,100 years old.
Among other things, dozens of loom weights, large ceramic storage vessels and agricultural tools such as pickaxes and scythes were found, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Wednesday.
Coins dating back to the second half of the second century BC were found.
“We were very lucky to discover a time-capsule, frozen in time, in which the finds remained where they were left by the occupants of the site.’’
Amani Abu-Hamid is the director of the excavation said in a statement.
“It seems that they left in haste in face of an impending danger, possibly the threat of a military attack.’’
The remains were discovered during excavations before the start of a project on the Sea of Galilee, the press release said.
Desalinated water was to be piped into the lake in order to maintain the water level.
The farm was discovered west of the lake. (dpa/NAN)
