A rare gold ring recently found in Jerusalem is revealing new details about rituals and jewelry styles from the Hellenistic period. The ring also shows how different cultures mixed in the city during ancient times. This discovery comes from ongoing excavations near the Temple Mount. It offers fresh clues about life in Jerusalem during a time often overlooked by archaeologists.
The ring is about 2,300 years old. It is made of gold and set with a polished red garnet gemstone. Archaeologists found it under the floor of an old public building. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and Tel Aviv University announced the discovery. It was made at the Givati Parking Lot excavation site. This site is inside the Jerusalem Walls National Park, near the historic Temple Mount.
This is the second ring like this found at the same place in one year. This raises important questions about where the rings came from and why they were there. Experts think the rings might have been placed under the building’s foundation on purpose as part of a ritual. They do not believe the rings were lost by accident.
Dr. Marion Zindel from the IAA explained, “The ring is typical of Hellenistic fashion.” She added, “The use of gold and bright gemstones like garnet shows influences from cultures conquered by Alexander the Great, including Persia and India. These styles shaped ideas of luxury and identity for many years.”
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