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Israeli researchers have discovered four excellently preserved Roman swords and a javelin head in a hidden cave near the Dead Sea. The weapons were found near Ein Gedi and are believed to have been hidden by Judean rebels during the Bar Kokhba Revolt in 132-135 CE. The swords, identified as Roman spatha swords, were carefully removed and are currently being preserved and studied by the Israeli Antiquities Authority.
Four 1,900-year-old Roman swords have been discovered in a cave in the Judean Desert, believed to have been captured by Jewish rebels during the Bar Kochba revolt and hidden in a narrow crevice. The swords, including three Roman spatha swords and a ring-pommel sword, are incredibly well-preserved, with intact blades and ornate handles. The discovery is considered extremely rare and sheds light on the final moments of the revolt. The arid climate of the desert has helped preserve fragile artifacts, making it a unique time capsule for archaeological finds.