“Ophel Treasure” includes gold medallion with Menorah, Torah
and Shofar etchings
In summer excavations at the foot of the Temple Mount,
Hebrew University of Jerusalem archaeologist Dr. Eilat Mazar made a stunning
discovery: two bundles of treasure containing thirty-six gold coins, gold and
silver jewelry, and a gold medallion with the menorah (Temple candelabrum)
symbol etched into it. Also etched into the 10-cm medallion are a shofar (ram’s
horn) and a Torah scroll.