A Treasure from Nahal Shalva: Exquisite Jewelry and a Coin Hoard from the Days of the Bar Kokhba Revolt

Authors

Yael Abadi-Reiss, Israel Antiquities AuthorityFollow
Gabriela Bijovsky, Israel Antiquities AuthorityFollow
Shua Amorai-Stark, Kay College of Education, Be’er Sheva‘.Follow
Naama Sukenik, Israel Antiquities AuthorityFollow
Shoshana Israeli, Israel Antiquities AuthorityFollow
Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities AuthorityFollow

Abstract

A female skeleton adorned with unique jewelry items, and accompanied by a sword and cosmetic tools, was discovered within a pit at the site of Naḥal Shalva. Near the skeleton was a hoard of silver and gold coins from the days of the Bar Kokhba Revolt, which were kept in at least two linen purses. The hoard and its owner are the focus of this article, discussed in relation to the nearby settlement and the possible circumstances that led to their deposition at the site in the Early Roman period.

Recommended Citation

Abadi-Reiss, Yael; Bijovsky, Gabriela; Amorai-Stark, Shua; Sukenik, Naama; Israeli, Shoshana; and Aladjem, Emil (2023) "A Treasure from Nahal Shalva: Exquisite Jewelry and a Coin Hoard from the Days of the Bar Kokhba Revolt," 'Atiqot: Vol. 112, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70967/2948-040X.1046
Available at: https://publications.iaa.org.il/atiqot/vol112/iss1/6