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AMMAN Towns in the ancient times have been renowned for their thermal springs and baths. One of them, ancient Gadara (Umm Qais), which was a city where medical therapists practices their skills and 1st century BC Philinna–Papyrus (a collection of ancient Greek spells written inhexameter verse)describes treating the inflammation. The first testimony about thermal springs
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Israeli soldier discovers rare 1,800-year-old coin
Israeli soldier discovers rare 1,800-year-old coin
The well-preserved coin, bearing the head of the Roman Emperor Antonius Pius, dates from 158–159 C.E. and was minted in the city of Geva, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority.
The rare coin, bearing the head of the Roman Emperor Antonius Pius and dating from 158–159 C.E., which was found during a training exercise by an Israel Defense Forces soldier. Feb. 9, 2021. Credit: Israel Antiquities Authority.
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(February 9, 2021 / JNS) A rare coin bearing the head of the Roman Emperor Antonius Pius and dating from 158–159 C.E. was found during a training exercise by an Israel Defense Forces soldier on the southern end of Mount Carmel, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) reported on Tuesday.