Donald T. Ariel
Israel Antiquities Authority, Coin Department, Department Member
- Israel Numismatic Society, Publications, Adjunctadd
- Archaeology, Ancient History, Greek Archaeology, Ancient Near East, Jewish History, Ancient numismatics (Archaeology), and 54 moreAncient Roman Numismatics, Amphorae (Archaeology), Roman numismatics and archaeology, Ceramic Stamps, Stamped Amphora handles, Coin Hoards, Ancient Greek Numismatics, Byzantine Numismatics, Ancient Hair Styles, Portrait Statues, Hellenistic Sculpture, Greek Numismatics, Classical Archaeology, Archaeology of Mediterranean Trade, Seleucid Empire, Seleucid coins, Ancient chronology, Seleucid chronology, Greek and Roman Sculpture, Numismatics, Greek Epigraphy, Archaeology of Ancient Israel, Ancient economy, Ancient economies (Archaeology), Roman Archaeology, Ancient Near East (Archaeology), Hellenistic History, Phoenicians, Near Eastern Archaeology, Hellenistic and Roman Asia Minor, Roman Army, Ptolemaic Egyptian History, History of Judaism In Antiquity, Roman Provincial Coinage, Ancient Coins, Biblical Archaeology, Ancient Numismatics, Hellenistic Roman and Byzantine Archaeology in the Land of Israel, Greek and Roman Epigraphy, History of Archaeology, Qumranic Studies, West Semitic Seals and Seal Impressions, Ancient Seals and Sealings, History of Jerusalem, Rhodian Amphorae, Ptolemaic coins, Minting technology, Minting Organization, Jewish War 66 73. AD, Jewish Revolt against Rome, Jewish History Ancient Numismatics, Jerusalem Archaeology, Jerusalem Ancient Water Systems, and Herod The Greatedit
- Donald Tzvi Ariel (BA magna cum laude, Brown University, 1976; MA with honors, Hebrew University; Ph.D., Tel Aviv Uni... moreDonald Tzvi Ariel (BA magna cum laude, Brown University, 1976; MA with honors, Hebrew University; Ph.D., Tel Aviv University, 2007, dissertation on Herodian numismatics). Ariel was head of the Coin Department of the Israel Antiquities Authority from 1989 until his retirement in 2021.edit
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القدس: مشروع بناء ضخم في فترة المفوضين الرومان
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A total of 208 coins were found at el-Khirba, Shoham, all but three (which are silver-plated) are bronze. The numismatic profile of the assemblage conforms to the tripartite chronological division of the site: the Hellenistic, Roman and... more
A total of 208 coins were found at el-Khirba, Shoham, all but three (which are silver-plated) are bronze. The numismatic profile of the assemblage conforms to the tripartite chronological division of the site: the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods.
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Alexander Yanai (Jannaeus) was the first Jewish high priest to strike coins proclaiming himself as king. In the mint’s transition from priestly to royal types, a mass overstriking event occurred, and the first royal coins were overstruck... more
Alexander Yanai (Jannaeus) was the first Jewish high priest to strike coins proclaiming himself as king. In the mint’s transition from priestly to royal types, a mass overstriking event occurred, and the first royal coins were overstruck with new priestly dies. It appears that those responsible were rogue, factional actors who strongly objected to Yanai’s change in self-presentation. This unsanctioned protest, apparently related to a protracted, popular violent insurrection in Judea at the time, seems to inform the ideological underpinning of the uprising. It also contributes to a chronological refinement of the revolt and of many of Yanai’s coin types.
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John Hyrcanus I’s First Autonomous Coins. In A.M. Berlin and P.J. Kosmin eds. The Middle Maccabees: From the Death of Judas through the Reign of John Hyrcanus (ca. 160–104 BCE). New Archaeological and Historical Perspectives (Archaeology and Biblical Studies Series 28). Atlanta 2021. Pp. 215–239more
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The excavation conducted in the southeastern part of the City of David (see Greenhut and Mazor, this volume) yielded 27 coins, 20 of which were identified (see Catalogue; Fig. 1). All the coins are made of bronze and were minted in... more
The excavation conducted in the southeastern part of the City of David (see Greenhut and
Mazor, this volume) yielded 27 coins, 20 of which were identified (see Catalogue; Fig. 1).
All the coins are made of bronze and were minted in Jerusalem. It is possible that all 20
coins, including the ancient ones, were in circulation until the time of the destruction of
Jerusalem.
Seven coins (Nos. 1–3, 8, 15, 18, 20) were exposed in the foundation of the Plastered
Pool (L105, L105A) and 12 coins were found in the fill inside it (L104, L102). One coin
(No. 17) was found in Channel 103, which probably postdates the construction of the dam
wall and the Plastered Pool. All the coins date to the 110 years before the destruction of
Jerusalem in 70 CE, the latest coin (No. 19) dating from “Year 4” of the First Jewish Revolt
(69/70 CE). These findings seem to support the excavators’ conclusion that the installation
of the Plastered Pool was completed in 69 or 70 CE. This conclusion is however somewhat
puzzling, as it seems unreasonable that the people of Jerusalem engaged in infrastructure
operations, such as the installation of the pool, while the Roman troops besieged the city.
Mazor, this volume) yielded 27 coins, 20 of which were identified (see Catalogue; Fig. 1).
All the coins are made of bronze and were minted in Jerusalem. It is possible that all 20
coins, including the ancient ones, were in circulation until the time of the destruction of
Jerusalem.
Seven coins (Nos. 1–3, 8, 15, 18, 20) were exposed in the foundation of the Plastered
Pool (L105, L105A) and 12 coins were found in the fill inside it (L104, L102). One coin
(No. 17) was found in Channel 103, which probably postdates the construction of the dam
wall and the Plastered Pool. All the coins date to the 110 years before the destruction of
Jerusalem in 70 CE, the latest coin (No. 19) dating from “Year 4” of the First Jewish Revolt
(69/70 CE). These findings seem to support the excavators’ conclusion that the installation
of the Plastered Pool was completed in 69 or 70 CE. This conclusion is however somewhat
puzzling, as it seems unreasonable that the people of Jerusalem engaged in infrastructure
operations, such as the installation of the pool, while the Roman troops besieged the city.
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After Antiochus VII Sidetes’ siege of Jerusalem was lifted (133 or 132 BCE), the first mint of bronze coins (SC 2123) in that city was inaugurated. Based upon the distribution of provenanced finds of another coin of that king (SC 2122), a... more
After Antiochus VII Sidetes’ siege of Jerusalem was lifted (133 or 132 BCE), the first mint of bronze coins (SC 2123) in that city was inaugurated. Based upon the distribution of provenanced finds of another coin of that king (SC 2122), a second attribution to the mint is proposed. Analysis of the siege’s chronology makes it likely that the Jewish High Priest John Hyrcanus I, the Seleucid king’s vassal after the city’s capitulation, had a major role in minting both coins. The aniconic and non-figural iconography on the coins and numerous other numismatic considerations are garnered in support of this idea.
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Close Document Image Close Document Printer Image Print This Document! Conservation Information Network (BCIN). Author: Ariel, Donald T.; Sharon, I.; Gunneweg, J.; Perlman, I. Title Article/Chapter: "A group of stamped ...
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A Knidian-stamped amphora handle was uncovered at el-Khirba, Shoham, in a stratum dating between the third and first centuries BCE. It is a rectangular aniconic stamp of a two-letter monogram. The small size of the stamp suggests that it... more
A Knidian-stamped amphora handle was uncovered at el-Khirba, Shoham, in a stratum dating between the third and first centuries BCE. It is a rectangular aniconic stamp of a two-letter monogram. The small size of the stamp suggests that it belongs to a group of the Knidian Class termed ‘early Knidian.’
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This report concerns 91 stamped Hellenistic and early Roman amphora handles found in the City of David excavations between 1994 and 2012. The overwhelming majority (77; 85%) belong the Rhodian class. One (No. 77) is Knidian, three (Nos.... more
This report concerns 91 stamped Hellenistic and early Roman amphora handles found in the City of David excavations between 1994 and 2012. The overwhelming majority (77; 85%) belong the Rhodian class. One (No. 77) is Knidian, three (Nos. 78-80) are Koan and ten (Nos. 81-90) are Latin classes.
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Some full text papers on Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis applied to ancient pottery
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... PUBLISHER: Kelsey Museum of the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI). SERIES TITLE: YEAR: 1994. PUB TYPE: Book. VOLUME/EDITION: Volume 10. PAGES (INTRO/BODY): SUBJECT(S): Anafa Site (Israel); Israel; Antiquities, Roman; Excavations... more
... PUBLISHER: Kelsey Museum of the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI). SERIES TITLE: YEAR: 1994. PUB TYPE: Book. VOLUME/EDITION: Volume 10. PAGES (INTRO/BODY): SUBJECT(S): Anafa Site (Israel); Israel; Antiquities, Roman; Excavations (Archaeology); Anafa Site ...
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Research Interests: Persian, Inscription, Hellenistic, Cult, Sealing, and 8 moreCoins, Amphora, Heliodorus, Ostraca, Stelle, Maresha, Idumea, and Hanukah
עדויות ארכיאולוגיות למצור של אנטיוכוס השביעי סידטס על ירושלים
Research Interests: Archaeology of Ancient Israel, Hellenistic Military History, Amphorae (Archaeology), Coins finds as archaeological artefacts, Stamped Amphora handles, and 6 moreAncient Weapons and Warfare, Jerusalem Archaeology, Archaeology of the Southern Levant, History of Jerusalem, Ancient militaria, and Slings & Slingstones
Of more than a dozen recorded sieges of Jerusalem during its history, four took place from the second half of the first millennium BC until 70 CE, during what is called the Second Temple Period. Despite the inordinate amount of military... more
Of more than a dozen recorded sieges of Jerusalem during its history, four took place from the second half of the first millennium BC until 70 CE, during what is called the Second Temple Period. Despite the inordinate amount of military activity during the second century BC in the southern Levant in general and Judea in particular, the only siege of Jerusalem in that century was mounted by Antiochus VII Euergetes, nicknamed Sidetes (138¬–129 BC). The Seleucid success in holding Jerusalem, however, was shortlived.
Research Interests: Military History, Ancient numismatics (Archaeology), Seleucid Empire, Josephus, Amphorae (Archaeology), and 11 moreStamped Amphora handles, Jerusalem Archaeology, History of Jerusalem, Seleucid Army, Greek Sling Projectils, John Hyrcanus, Ballista, Antiochus VII, Bronze Arrowheads, Jewish History Ancient Numismatics, and Jerusalem history and archaeology
Research Interests: Archaeology, Levantine Archaeology, Lebanese History, Phoenician, Seleucid Empire, and 9 morePhoenician Punic Archaeology, Ceramic Stamps, Stamped Amphora handles, Lebanon, Syria, Israel and Palestine (History and Archaeology), Seleucids, Archaeology of the Levant, Seleucid chronology, Lebanese archaeology, and Southern Lebanon
Alongside a critique of a new analysis of Josephus' long account of Antiochus VII Sidetes' siege of Jerusalem in his Antiquities, this paper presents new archaeological support for the conclusion that, at the time of the siege, the "First... more
Alongside a critique of a new analysis of Josephus' long account of Antiochus VII Sidetes' siege of Jerusalem in his Antiquities, this paper presents new archaeological support for the conclusion that, at the time of the siege, the "First Wall" enclosed the Southwestern Hill of the city. Further examination of the stratigraphic summaries of the Hellenistic fortification system at the Giv'ati Parking Lot proposes that the system constituted part of the western city-wall for the City of David hill. The addition of a lower glacis to the wall was made in advance of Sidetes' siege. In other words, in addition to the "First Wall" protecting the western side of an expanded Jerusalem, John Hyrcanus also reinforced the City of David's wall, as an additional barrier to the Seleucid forces. Later, after the high priest's capitulation to Sidetes (132 BC) and the king's death in Media (129 BC), Hyrcanus again reinforced the same fortification with an upper glacis, which never was tested.
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Research Interests: Hellenistic History, Portraiture, History of Archives, Seleucid Empire, Phoenician Punic Archaeology, and 9 moreAncient Seals and Sealings, Ancient Greek Language, Archive, Inscriptions, Phoenician & Punic Epigraphy, Greek and Roman Portraiture, Ancient Seals and Sealings; Archaeology, Ptolemaic seal impressions, and Female Portraits
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A comprehensive reappraisal of Herod the Great’s coinage is undertaken. Hoard and archaeological evidence, together with iconographic, epigraphic and numismatic observations, contribute to innovative interpretations of the coins, a new... more
A comprehensive reappraisal of Herod the Great’s coinage is undertaken. Hoard and archaeological evidence, together with iconographic, epigraphic and numismatic observations, contribute to innovative interpretations of the coins, a new relative chronology, and some historical ‘pegs’ towards an absolute chronology