Untouched burial cave from the time of Ramses II found on a beach in Israel

When working in the Palmachim National Park, next to the beach of the same name, a mechanical excavator

Archaeologists report dozens of pottery and bronze artifacts found in the man-made cave.


Ancient burial in Israel

Video released by scientists shows dozens ofceramic vessels of various shapes and sizes. Archaeologists have dated the finds to the reign of the ancient Egyptian king Ramses II, who died in 1213 BC, whose name is associated with the exodus of Jews from Egypt. The researchers note that the burial has remained untouched since its creation for more than three thousand years.

Scientists believe that the new discovery will helplearn more about the burial traditions of the Bronze Age. Mostly various pottery was found in the cave. Among them are deep and shallow bowls, pots, jugs and oil lamps for lighting. Scientists believe that these objects could have been made on the coast of Syria and Lebanon or brought from Cyprus.


Ancient burial in Israel

In addition, at least one fully preserved human skeleton was found in the cave. Noting the excellent preservation of the finds, scientists add that such a discovery happens only once in a lifetime.

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