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Archaeologists in Israel Discover 2,200-Year-Old Pyramid Built on Top of Mountain, Filled with Coins, Weapons, and Artifacts

Published on 29/03/2025 at 14:38
Updated on 29/03/2025 at 14:42
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A 2,200-Year-Old Pyramid, Known as “Fortress of Zohar”, Was Discovered at the Top of a Mountain in Israel. The Structure Surprised Archaeologists by Containing Coins, Weapons, and Other Artifacts, Offering Clues About Disputes and Military Strategies of the Hellenistic Era.

A 2,200-Year-Old Pyramid Was Discovered in the Judean Desert, Israel. The Find Surprised Archaeologists Due to the Grand Structure and the Artifacts Found at the Site.

Weapons, ancient coins, furniture, and even documents Were Preserved for Centuries Due to the Region’s Dry Climate.

The Announcement Was Made by the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), Who Leads the Excavations. The Construction, Nicknamed “Fortress of Zohar”, Is About Six Meters Tall, Built With Huge, Hand-Carved Stones, in an Elevated Location Overlooking the Dead Sea.

A Site Rich in History

The Pyramid Was Located North of the Zohar Valley. Alongside It, Archaeologists Found an Ancient Way Station. According to Those in Charge of the Excavation, This Is One of the Richest and Most Intriguing Archaeological Sites Ever Found in the Region.

Every Day Something New Comes Up. We Are Very Excited About What May Still Arise in the Coming Weeks”, Said Matan Toledano, Dr. Eitan Klein, and Amir Ganor, Who Coordinate the Work for the IAA.

The Recovered Objects Include Coins Depicting Images of Greek Rulers, Fragments of Papyrus with Ancient Records, Weapons, and Furniture.

Many Are in Excellent Condition, Even After More Than Two Millennia.

Excavation by the Israel Antiquities Authority and Volunteers, North of Nahal Zohar. Emil Aladjem, 
Israel Antiquities Authority.

Hellenistic Origins

Researchers Believe the Structure Dates Back to the Hellenistic Period, Soon After the Death of Alexander the Great.

The Authorship of the Work Is Still Debated, but There Is a Strong Tendency That It Was Constructed Under the Rule of the Ptolemies, One of the Dynasties That Governed the Region During That Time.

Despite Its Warehouse-Like Appearance, the Original Function of the Structure Remains Unknown. The Fortress Was Abandoned at Some Point and Eventually Collapsed, but the Reasons Remain a Mystery.

Monument, Tomb, or Military Post?

The Strategic Location of the Pyramid Suggests It May Have Been a Watch Post Along an Ancient Trade Route. At That Time, Salt and Bitumen Were Transported by Boats Along the Coast of the Dead Sea.

Other Possibilities Raised by Scholars Include Its Use as a Monument or Even as a Tomb.

The Investigation Continues. The Team Hopes New Clues Will Emerge in the Coming Weeks to Clarify the Structure’s Function. Meanwhile, Curiosity Only Grows.

Public Interest Grows

The Project Gained Popular Support. The Antiquities Authority Set Up a Temporary Camp to Host Visitors and Organized Educational Lectures at the Excavation Site.

For Eli Escusido, Director of the IAA, This Is a Special Moment. “The Excavation in the Judean Desert Is One of the Largest Archaeological Operations in Israel’s History,” He Stated.

With the Arrival of Spring and the Approach of Easter, Escusido Extended an Invitation: “In Difficult Times Like Those We Are Living, A Few Days in the Desert, Connected to History, Can Bring Inspiration and Hope to Everyone.

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Adnen
Adnen
03/04/2025 18:03

Em território pertencente aos povos palestinos mas que invadiram e tomaram ilegalmente usando bomba proibidas exterminando os verdadeiros donos.

Benjamin Alexis
Benjamin Alexis
Reply to  Adnen
04/04/2025 22:32

Vai ler um livro de História,
Antes de falar besteira.
Os povos desta religião nem existem mais, israel conquistou a terra.
Os Árabes e palestinos vieram depois que Roma expulsou Israel da região.
Israel é o verdadeiro dono de toda a terra.
Não sabe de nada.

Gilberto Nery
Gilberto Nery
Reply to  Benjamin Alexis
06/04/2025 09:15

E vc com seu conhecimento não aprendeu a ser humilde, atacando um leigo. O conhecimento precisa servir pra ajudar as pessoas não aborda Las dessa forma. Pense nisso…

Last edition 1 year ago for Gilberto Nery
Sara kalinka
Sara kalinka
Reply to  Gilberto Nery
07/04/2025 22:38

Mas é por conta destes doutrinados que o mundo tá como tá , cheio de leigos dando notícias erradas , hoje não se pode mais ensinar ninguém , tudo é ofensa , o mundo tá cheio de gente que defende o que nem sabe isso sim…defendem ” palestina” bem o próprio povo de bem muçulmano supera o terror que os terroristas do Hamas, alienada, Isis, etc fazem , nem o Egito deixa entrar , a fronteira com gaza e Egito é década, só Israel que ajuda com comida ,escolas e medicamentos. Pense nisso.

Sara kalinka
Sara kalinka
Reply to  Benjamin Alexis
07/04/2025 22:33

Verdade, o contexto é histórico e e desde lá trás quando Abrão não esperou Sara ter Isaque ,daí ele teve um Filho com a concubina o Ismael, mas com a promessa veio Isaque e dele vieram dois filhos , Jacó , vieram 12 filhos e destes as tribos , terras e gerações , que é a promessa da terra santa ” Israel” os descendente de Ismael são os atuais muçulmanos, estes até tem terras ,mas não Israel! Eles não são descendentes da promessa , o nome Palestina nem existe nos mapas antigos e nem na bíblia,foi um nome dado pelo rei Adriano…a briga deles é sanguínea.

Sara kalinka
Sara kalinka
Reply to  Adnen
07/04/2025 22:26

Kkkkkk ignorante da cebola, primeiro o nome Palestina nem existe ..foi criada por um rei ,esses que vc quis citas são filisteus ,e não ,eles não tem essas terras, deixa de ser papagaio da mídia ,doutrinação é um erro, vai ler os verdadeiros livros não os que o marxismo ensina . Cuidado , sua mente tá sequelado pela mídia tendenciosa .

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