Miniature Christian prayer box 6-7century CE

Byzantine prayer box

IAA / Clara Amit

Archaeologists in Jerusalem discovered a miniature Christian prayer box that dates back to the sixth or seventh century CE.
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Byzantine Prayer Box Found in Jerusalem Dig

Miniature box adorned with cross dates from 6-7 century CE. Contained two icons surrounded by gold leaf.

By Gil Ronen

Dutch version / Nederlands artikel over deze vondst: 6° of 7° Eeuwse Gebedsdoos gevonden

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