No, of course, Israel
did not exist in Alexander’s days,
but he did march through these lands on his way to Gaza
after conquering Tyre,
In any case, it is quite rejoicing to hear that two
coins minted during the reign of Alexander
the Great have been recently found by members of the Israel Caving Club
while investigating a large stalactite cave “somewhere” in northern Israel (the
location is kept secret to avoid illegal looting).
Beside the coins, the team also discovered
silver jewelry like rings, bracelets and earrings, probably hidden in a piece
of cloth during Hellenistic times, most probably shortly after Alexander’s death when the Wars of the Diadochi were raging
through his empire.
Researchers have labeled this find as one of
the most important discoveries in recent years.
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