Eight year old finds 1700 year old statue fragment in Israel crater during rock hunt

Published on 12 May 2026

A kid’s casual rock hunt turns up an ancient deity

An eight-year-old boy exploring rocks in Israel’s Ramon Crater discovered a carved fragment of a statuette dating back about 1,700 years. The artifact, likely linked to Roman or Nabataean religious figures, was reportedly found along the ancient Spice Route. Researchers say the find underscores how intensely goods, ideas, and cultures moved through the region long ago.

An 8-year-old found a carved statuette fragment in Ramon Crater
The piece is estimated to be around 1,700 years old
It likely depicts a Roman or Nabataean deity
The location ties to the ancient Spice Route’s cultural exchange

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Eight year old finds 1700 year old statue fragment in Israel crater during rock hunt

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