Ancient Hebrew amulet discovered at Joshua’s altar in Samaria

The researcher, Zvi Koenigsberg, who assisted Zertal in the excavations at the Joshua altar from 1982 to 1988, described the process of finding the amulet.

Ancient Hebrew amulet discovered at Joshua's altar in Samaria.

Ancient Hebrew amulet discovered at Joshua's altar in Samaria.

(photo credit: ROI HADI)

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

JANUARY 26, 2022 13:32

Updated: JANUARY 26, 2022 16:51

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