Gold hoard unearthed in Galilee offers glimpse of Byzantine politics, wealth
Archaeologists found 97 gold coins and jewelry in Susita, revealing life during the Sassanid invasions.
The obverse of a gold coin showing the portrait of Emperor Heraclius (610–613 CE).(photo credit: Dr. Michael Eisenberg, University of Haifa)ByPESACH BENSON/TPS
