A 1,600-year-old Roman oil lamp, used by soldiers, was found in various locations in the UK and Israel, including a parking lot, a school trip, and the Negev desert. The lamp sheds light on ancient Roman presence in these areas.
An oil lamp, used by Roman soldiers 1,600 years ago, was uncovered in the Negev desert in S Israel, the Israel Antiquities Authority said Wed. The lamp provided light for soldiers stationed at the late Roman fort Mezad Tzafir on the Scorpions Ascent pass in the eastern Negev. https://t.co/XNmPJjveG1
A 16-year-old student discovered a lamp from the Late Roman era at Mezad Tzafir, echoing a similar find from 90 years ago at this historic site along the Scorpions Ascent, a crucial ancient trade route. Discover more: https://t.co/qfSHADT8C1 📷:Yoli Schwartz/IAA https://t.co/rPt50ocUZB
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Yonatan Frankel, a pupil from the Tamar High School in Hod Hasharon found a 1,600 oil lamp used by Roman soldiers while on a school trip. https://t.co/wbQSxw6H09
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