During a family trip to Israel’s Negev Desert, 8-year-old Dor Wolynitz made a discovery that stunned archaeologists: a 1,700-year-old Roman statuette fragment. Found in the Ramon Crater, the artifact dates back to the 4th century A.D. and may depict the Roman god Jupiter or the Nabatean deity Zeus-Dushara.
The statuette, measuring just 6 cm, was carved from local phosphorite stone, showing intricate folds of a heavy mantle. Experts believe it was crafted in Israel, not imported, highlighting the region’s artistic skill during Roman times.
This remarkable find sheds light on the cultural and religious life of the Negev Desert, once a bustling hub along the spice route. For Dor, what began as a simple search for “special things” to show his classmates turned into a discovery of global historical importance.
Source: Fox News
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