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‘Extremely rare and unusual’ 2,700-year-old artifact discovered in Jerusalem

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‘Extremely rare and unusual’ 2,700-year-old artifact discovered in Jerusalem

Archaeologists have discovered an “extremely rare and unusual” ancient stone amulet in Jerusalem that could change our understanding of reading and writing in antiquity. “The seal, made of black stone, is one of the most beautiful ever discovered in excavations in ancient Jerusalem,” Yuval Baruch and Navot Rom, directors of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), said in … Read more

Tupac’s gold ring now ‘most valuable hip-hop artifact ever sold at auction’

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Tupac’s gold ring now ‘most valuable hip-hop artifact ever sold at auction’

Tupac Shakur’s iconic crown ring worn during his final public appearance in 1996 has been sold for a record-breaking $1,016,000 at a Sotheby’s auction. The priceless hunk of jewelry is the “most valuable hip-hop artifact ever sold at auction” and is the only piece to be purchased for over $1 million, according to a release … Read more