Archaeologists make rare find in cave

Four Roman-era swords were unearthed from a cave overlooking the Dead Sea by Israeli archaeologists. The swords are believed to have belonged to Jewish rebels who rose up against Roman rule.

[hiigherup]

i couldn’t imagine the feeling of finding something like this. well done

[jonathantaylor]

Probably one of the most exciting moments of their lives that’s such an incredible find.

[ginginthing]

In their fury of excitement over this incredible find, they missed seeing the pile of gold roman coins behind the swords.

[Chillin-fpv]

What an amazing find. Its crazy there's still things out there waiting to be discovered

[louisejohnson]

I love discoveries like this! They make the distant past, and the people who lived then, far more tangible to me. That fellow who held the first sword was the first person to have done that since it was placed there by a Jewish rebel during Roman times. That is so F-ing Cool!

[Glum]

I cannot imagine the feeling of finding such a treasure! Congratulations!!👍🙏🏼

[Coda]

I'm 57 years old, if I could do it over again I would be an archeologist. It seems like an awesome job.

[DeadSelf]

Gives me an adrenaline rush to imagine finding something incredible like that. What an experience

[WilliamTheWise]

Whoever stashed those swords probably were killed or imprisoned soon after. Otherwise someone would have came back for them.

[iamshaker]

As a Jewish rebel from the second century C.E i confirm we hid those swords there

[stevegriffith]

Rick, at Pawn Stars, would be saying, "Let me give you a hundred bucks for them. " They're gonna be sitting around a long time. They're gonna take up space."

[iHoPStA]

Imagine what those swords saw. Whoever put them there, was probably hiding or running from someone...they were buried in a cave and then 1000s of years later, they finally see the light of day. Just sitting there all this time...amazing. history is amazing but also scary. It really puts into perspective how fast our lives go by

[kellyswindell]

Congratulations! I cannot imagine how you feel! Beyond excitement I'm sure.

[Joda]

that is heart stopping to see and touch such history.

[SatinsGambit]

Some appreciate this for its historic value, some appreciate this for the romans fine craftsmanship.
I appreciate it because every blade and piece of art is a reflection of the individual of that time. Pity so mucn of our history is left forgotten or falls on deaf ears.

[Azkabanprison]

I couldn’t imagine finding something like that ..I’m a huge history buff and this is like the holy grail type thing I’d love to experience just once .

[pattiwhite]

I can't wait for more info on them.

[willstuart]

Whenever I see finds like THIS, as old as these incredible Swords are.... I can't help but imagine the very moment when WHOEVER hid those there, what was that soldier going thru at that time?? What was the Plan.... what was back-up plan..??
It blows me away to think just how much time has passed since another set of hands touched those swords!?!
Great find...👏👏👏👏

[patricewilcox]

Wonderful find ! You can hear the JOY in
their voices ! ☆☆☆☆☆ !

[Baabbaus]

What an amazing discovery! So happy for these men.