Ancient sarcophagi get lost at zoo, then unearthed anew
Roman-era coffins for wealthy family uncovered for a second time after being forgotten at the Ramat Gan Safari’s parking lot years ago.
February 21, 2021, 7:00 am
One of the ancient sarcophagi unearthed at the Ramat Gan Safari Park hangs high off the ground. Photo by Yoli Schwartz/Israel Antiquities Authority
In a fascinating archeological discovery, two ancient sarcophagi were recently unearthed at the Ramat Gan Safari Park in Israel – but not for the first time.
The Roman-era stone coffins were already discovered many years ago at the zoo’s parking lot and transferred to an area near the veterinary clinic and the African savannah zone. But they were forgotten and disappeared once again beneath sand and thick vegetation.