A 2,000-year-old bronze coin was discovered in Jerusalem, minted shortly before the Second Temple's destruction in 70 AD. The coin dates back to the Great Revolt against Roman rule, representing a time of siege for Jerusalem. It features an inscription of hope and a lulav with etrogs, associated with the Sukkot festival. The Great Revolt was marked by strong religious tensions and resulted in the destruction of the Second Temple as Romans sought to suppress the rebellion, leading to significant casualties among the Jewish population.
Archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old coin in Jerusalem that was minted shortly before the destruction of the Second Temple, an event Jesus predicted in the Bible.
The bronze coin dates to between 69 and 70 AD, just decades after Jesus was crucified, and was made by Jewish rebels during the fourth year of the Great Revolt against the Romans.
The coin carries powerful symbolism, with its obverse side bearing an inscription in ancient Hebrew script: 'For the Redemption of Zion,' expressing the rebels' hope during the final months of the uprising.
The Great Revolt occurred in Judea, sparked by religious tensions, heavy taxation, and political oppression under Roman rule, and ultimately led to the destruction of the Second Temple.
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