2,000-Year-Old Oil Lamp Found in Jerusalem Published May 6th, 2021 - 06:14 GMT
oil lamp shaped like grotesque face (Twitter)
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Liquid bronze was poured into a mold shaped like half of a face of a bearded man when it was first constructed, experts believe, Times of Israel reports.
Jewish pilgrims traveled to the Temple Mount 2,000 years ago where they lit a ritual burial offering to pray for good fortune, and this specific lamp has been uncovered in the City of David.
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The rare oil lamp, shaped like a grotesque face, was formed from bronze and still includes the original wick made of flax.