Israeli Archaeologists Hail ‘Sensational Find’ of 4 Roman Swords Preserved for Nearly 2,000 Years

JERUSALEM, Israel – Archaeologists in Israel have found a weapons cache from almost two thousand years ago, about 50 years after the Second Jewish Temple was destroyed.

Scientists have labeled it a "sensational find": the discovery of four 1,900-year-old swords, along with a pilum – a roman javelin – in an Ein Gedi cave overlooking the Dead Sea.

Dr. Eitan Klein of Israel Antiquities Authority Theft Prevention Unit, told CBN News why the find is so sensational. "They are very preserved – extremely, beautifully," he said, "So we research all the assemblage of weaponry. And for now in this particular time of research, we assume probably that they were connected to some war, or a rebellion that took place in the land of Israel during the second century CE (Common Era.)"

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[chrishartman]

When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!”

[HeReignsever]

This is incredible! Love how they find things like that from days of old

[simonsmith]

This is amazing. Archaeology is a great window into the past and helps us understand how we've arrived where we're at now.

[Rav]

Thank you so much Dear man of God All Glory to God ❤🙏🏻❤️ From South india ❤🙏🏻❤️

[livingformessiah]

How amazing. What’s even more amazing is that God knows who put those swords there and when. He also knows the persons reason.

[pamelag]

Amazing! I love archeology but the things found in Israel are especially exciting as they confirm the Bible.

[cherylp.]

What a wonderful find! Hope they unearth many more great finds.

[bellydancerabiar]

As we get closer to end times. More of Christ’s evidence will be found. Chose a side.

[ebenezerrajasekaran]

Halle-lu-YAH. Glory to Our Saviour Yahshua Ha Mashiach.

[dianneledford]

Absolutely Brilliant Once in a lifetime find! As a Christian United for Israel I know Israel Archeological people are finding New Discovery Daily! Absolutely ❤️ the Facts they find! GOD Bless Israel 🇮🇱 🙏 and God bless USA 🇺🇸 and All his People!

[PSC]

Awesome find. Congratulations. Hidden history no longer.

[anthonymartinez]

God save Israel from their enemies again and again

[PapaKryptoss]

Oh so the ancients did use steel to make swords. Hummm.

[RickySmith-zicz]

God bless all, Israel and the animals in Jesus name.

[andriesscheper]

What's sensational? The Roman empire lasted almost a thousand years. Plenty of them must have survived.

[windrider]

4 ⚔️ swords?? At the Dead Sea??
Sounds like they found the 4 horsemen's swords. I have a bad feeling about this. 🙏

[JohnSmith-pcgc]

What about the sword that Ron Wyatt found?

[gkauto]

These appear to be either an officers sword or cavalry sword know as Spatha, the actual infantry fighting sword is the shorter Gladius, with a 22 inch blade. These longer swords look like they might be 26" or longer. When will they get restored and displayed?

[LarryStallings-dkrr]

WOW AMAZING, I THOUGHT THE SWORDS WOULD BE LONGER

[eric]

Are the swords auxiliary / cavalry weapons ( spatha ), or the Legionary weapon ( gladius ) ?