Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Gem with goddess' image found near King Herod's mausoleum

A gem engraved with an image of Diana or Artemis has been discovered near a mausoleum built by King Herod. The gem was likely worn by a Roman soldier who was stationed at the site long after Herod's death.

http://www.livescience.com/50156-engraved-gem-herod-mausoleum.html

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