Byzantine Empire

Defying the prevailing Christian Byzantine disdain for Jews, the Empress Eudocia showed respect and kindness. A Jewish delegation requested her to overturn the Roman-imposed ban on entering Jerusalem, and she graciously agreed.

A treasure trove of 44 pure gold coins, dating back 1,400 years, was unearthed at Banias, revealing a moment from the time the Byzantine Empire fell to Muslim caliphs.