Hasmonean King’s treasure unearthed

A hoard of coins which once belonged to the Hasmonean King Alexander Jannaeus (103 – 76 BCE) was discovered in Israel’s Jordan Valley on the second day of Hanukkah. Alexander Jannaeus was the great-nephew of Judah Maccabee.

https://worldisraelnews.com/trove-of-ancient-coins-owned-by-hasmonean-king-discovered-during-hanukkah/

https://www.timesofisrael.com/miracle-hoard-of-hasmonean-coins-discovered-during-hanukkah-in-jordan-valley-dig/

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