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Archaeologists recently unearthed a trove of priceless ancient jewelry and gold coins near the ruins of a historic Christian city.

The treasure was found in the ancient city of Hippos near the Sea of Galilee in July. The city was a prominent bishop's seat during the Byzantine era.

In an October press release obtained by Fox News Digital, University of Haifa officials said the hoard includes 97 coins made of pure gold, as well as "dozens of fragments of gold earrings inlaid with pearls, semi-precious stones and glass."

TREASURE HOARD FOUND NEAR JESUS' GALILEE SITE TIED TO FORGOTTEN JEWISH UPRISING, ARCHAEOLOGISTS SAY

The cache was found by accident by metal detectorist Edie Lipsman, a member of the excavation team. When

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