A 10-year-old boy named Nehorai Nir discovered a rare, intricately crafted gold cross medallion while on a class trip to the historic Ein Karem village in Jerusalem. The medallion, dating back 100 to 200 years, was found using a micro-mosaic technique developed in Rome around the year 1800. The discovery holds historical significance due to Ein Karem's connection to Christian tradition, as it is believed to be the birthplace of John the Baptist and the site of a meeting between Elizabeth and Mary.
While on a class trip to the historic Ein Karem village in Jerusalem , Israel, a 10-year-old discovered an unexpected surprise. Nehorai Nir was picking edible plants with his class and believed he saw a red pomegranate on the ground. 'I ran to pick it up and discovered a worm inside, so I reluctantly put it down — but on the way back up the hill I suddenly saw a colorful object shining in the dirt,' Nir said, according to an Israel Antiquities Authority press release.
He added, 'I pulled it out and was immediately very excited.' The discovery was an intricate golden cross medallion made with a micro-mosaic technique. The cross medallion is about 100 to 200 years old, so it is not classified as an antique, but it's still a rare object, according to the IAA. 'The manufacturing method demanded expert craftsmanship which includes setting glass and tiny coloful precious stones, placed with exceeding precision to form miniature patterns,' said Dr. Amit Re’em, IAA Jerusalem district archaeologist.
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