December
09
/ 2022
A lead sling bullet from the Hellenistic period with a Greek inscription proclaiming victory in battle, has been discovered in Israel. Dated to 2,200 years old, it was excavated in Yavne, and bears the inscription ‘Nike’ on one side and the names of the gods Heracles and Hauronas on the other. The directors of the excavation from the Israel Antiques Authority have remarked that it was possibly related to the conflict between the ancient Greeks and Hasmoneans. In any case, these serve as concrete evidence of a “huge battle” during this period. The Guardians of Yavne: Hauronas and Heracles Hauronas and Heracles were the divine patrons of Yavne during the Hellenstic period, and the 4.4 centimeters (1.73 inches) long sling
