History mystery: Gold tool discovered in Jerusalem cemetery leaves archaeologists stumped

Archaeologists have been unable to determine the use or purpose of an 8.5 kilogram gold tool discovered in a Jerusalem cemetery.

Ancient 8.5 kilo gold tool discovered in Jerusalem cemetery ‏

Ancient 8.5 kilo gold tool discovered in Jerusalem cemetery ‏

(photo credit: Israel Antiquities Authority)

ByJPOST.COM STAFF

DECEMBER 22, 2015 10:53

Updated: DECEMBER 23, 2015 04:06

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