'Every artifact removed from its context loses its scientific and cultural value'
'Every artifact removed from its context loses its scientific and cultural value'
Religious structure may have been closed during reforms of biblical King Hezekiah
Move consolidates Israeli civilian administration over the area
Identical lamp was found ninety years prior at same location
The coin was minted during the zenith of Hasmonean power
The small coin has huge implications for understanding history of trade and currencies