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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 Roman-era swords, along with their wooden and leather hilts and scabbards, have been discovered in a well-preserved state in a desert cave near the Dead Sea in Israel. The artifacts, believed to have been hidden by Jewish rebels during an uprising against the Roman Empire in the 130s, provide insights into empire and rebellion. The swords, which have not yet been radiocarbon dated, were likely crafted in a European province and brought to Judaea by Roman soldiers. The discovery highlights the exceptional preservation of organic remains in the desert caves, including the famous Dead Sea Scrolls. Future research will focus on studying the swords' manufacture and the history of the objects and the people they belonged to.
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.