Gold treasure excavation in Jerusalem

The Israeli archaeologist stumbled upon a treasure chest filled with gold coins near the Mount temple of Jerusalem.

Gold medal 10cm diameter in ancient treasure.(Photo: Fox News)

Professor Eliat Mazar from Hebrew University in Jerusalem said the treasure was found to include jewels, 36 gold coins and a medal with a Jewish symbol engraved above. Other findings include a horn and a Torah scroll.

"I have never seen so much gold," Times of Israel quoted Eliat in a press conference.

36 gold coins in treasure found with portraits of the Byzantine dynasties. Byzantine Empire ruled Israel for 250 years until the Muslim leader Umar ibn Khattab invaded the city in 634.

According to AP, the treasure can be dated back to the 7th century. It was discovered in the Byzantine ruins, 50m from the south wall of Mout Temple. The Byzantine ruins are also a sanctuary for Muslims, also known as Haram as-Sharif or Noble Sanctuary.

Also in this area, Mazar discovered a piece of ancient earthenware engraved with letters dating back to 3,000 years, dating back to King David. Ancient inscriptions are the first letter written in Jerusalem found in the 10th century BC.