A Late Roman Coin Hoard from Ramat Raḥel and Its Possible Implications on the Site’s History During the Byzantine Period

Abstract

This article presents a Byzantine-period coin hoard found during the excavations at Ramat Raḥel, near Jerusalem. Based on its location and content, we believe that the hoard is a foundation deposit, buried very early in the fifth century CE. The function of the building in which it was found is discussed in light of this interpretation.