Find treasures in ancient garbage pits

Israeli archaeologists have excavated a landfill since the Byzantine era (also known as Eastern Rome, existed from 330 to 1453).

As a result, they unearthed hundreds of precious artifacts, including coins, and intact gold jewelry. Most artifacts date from the 5th century to the 7th century.

Excavations were carried out in the old city of Arsuf , also known as Apollonia , north of Tel Aviv (Israel). It is known that this area was originally inhabited 1,500 years ago. This is an old place with wine production, olive oil and glass.

Precious gold coins were found during the last excavation.(Photo: Nbcnews)

In the city's outskirts, they found many of the old people's everyday objects such as wine presses, olive extracts or farmers' belongings. However, where they obtained many precious things, the most important and valuable artifacts are . the city's landfill.

Researcher Oren Tal of Tel Aviv University and the Israeli Archaeological Society said they had excavated one of the large pile of garbage that existed since ancient times with a diameter of about 30 meters. The results exceeded the expectations of scientists. They obtained a series of coins, tableware, glassware, kitchenware, animal bones . It is worth mentioning that some artifacts are intact and can still be used.

'In addition to the ancient objects, we also found 4 hundred coins, mostly from the Byzantine era. Worth mentioning is that there is a gold coin. In addition, we found 200 intact Samaritan lamps, including brand new ones. There are also gold rings and jewelry , 'said Oren Tal.

It is worth mentioning that among the jewels there is an octagonal ring with Old Testament verses engraved.

'There is a ring engraved with Adonai, the name of the owner, on one side. The other hand carved the word 'God'. This is one of the most important objects discovered in this archeology because only 12 of these rings have been discovered so far , 'said Oren Tal.