Jewish fighters staged a series of revolts against the Roman Empire around this time — further work is ongoing to establish whether the swords can be linked to the Bar Kokhba Revolt in 132-135 A.D.

Four Roman swords and the head of a javelin known as a “pilum” were discovered by Israeli archeologists inside a remote cave near the Dead Sea, in an area that was known as a hideout of Jewish ...

JERUSALEM (RNS) — The 1,900-year-old swords are in perfect condition, thanks to the arid climate of the Judean Desert.

Four 1,900-year-old swords, ... Roman-era swords, likely Jewish rebel booty, unearthed in Israel. By Reuters. September 7, 2023 1:11 PM UTC Updated September 7, 2023 ...

Archaeologists Unearth Four 1,900-Year-Old Roman Swords in Israeli Cave Jewish rebels may have hidden the weapons away from the Roman army in the second century C.E.

Four stunningly preserved Roman-era swords—preserved for almost 2,000 years in their wood and leather scabbards—have been discovered in a cave near the Dead Sea, the Israel Antiquities ...

The swords were likely seized and hidden by rebel Jewish forces as “booty” following a battle, said researchers, including those from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).