Nadav Shragai, Haaretz Correspondent: Who was the 'Menachem' whose ancient jug was found in Jerusalem?
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Title:Reaching into the past - and over reaching
Name:Mark Lincoln
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Bracelet found with medallion on it.

Archaeologists are pondering the religious significance of an oversized medallion hung upon it. It was found at level IXX of an excavation. The cryptic numbering combined with possibly medical references seem to show it was of mystical import. Others contend the numbers are of religious significance.

Some argue that it`s origins date to ancient Rome, because of the apparent Latin origins of the inscription. Others maintain the inscriptions, though in a roman alphabet are in an unknown language.

The three lines read:

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