A gold medallion hanging from a golden chain decorated with a menorah, a shofar and a Torah scroll reflecting the historical presence of Jews between the 4th and 7th centuries. Jerusalem, Israel. 9-Sept-2013. A stash of gold coins and a gold medallion discovered in the Ophel excavations, just 50 meters from the Temple Mount, is considered by archaeologists "a breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime discovery".

Hebrew University archaeologist, Dr. EILAT MAZAR, describes extraordinary findings at the Ophel excavations at the foot of Temple Mount reflecting the historical presence of Jews between the 4th and 7th centuries. Jerusalem, Israel. 9-Sept-2013. A stash of gold coins and a gold medallion discovered in the Ophel excavations, just 50 meters from the Temple Mount, is considered by archaeologists "a breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime discovery".

A gold medallion hanging from a golden chain decorated with a menorah, a shofar and a Torah scroll reflecting the historical presence of Jews between the 4th and 7th centuries. Jerusalem, Israel. 9-Sept-2013. A stash of gold coins and a gold medallion discovered in the Ophel excavations, just 50 meters from the Temple Mount, is considered by archaeologists "a breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime discovery".

Hebrew University archaeologist, Dr. EILAT MAZAR, displays a gold medallion decorated with a menorah, a shofar and a Torah scroll reflecting the historical presence of Jews between the 4th and 7th centuries. Jerusalem, Israel. 9-Sept-2013. A stash of gold coins and a gold medallion discovered in the Ophel excavations, just 50 meters from the Temple Mount, is considered by archaeologists "a breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime discovery".

Thirty six gold coins dated 4-7th century CE discovered in the Ophel excavations, serve to date an even more exciting treasure - a gold medallion hanging from a golden chain which most likely served as an ornament for a Torah scroll. Jerusalem, Israel. 9-Sept-2013. A stash of gold coins and a gold medallion discovered in the Ophel excavations, just 50 meters from the Temple Mount, is considered by archaeologists "a breathtaking, once-in-a-lifetime discovery".