Israel discovers 1,900-year-old half-faced oil lamp meant for luck(1/4)

An 1,900-year-old half-faced oil lamp is seen at the City of David archaeological site in Jerusalem on May 5, 2021.(Photo/Agencies)

Israeli archaeologists have discovered a rare bronze oil lamp meant to bring good luck, the Israel Antiquities Authority said Wednesday.

The lamp, dated at about 1,900 years ago, was uncovered during excavations in the ancient Pilgrimage Road at the City of David archaeological site in Jerusalem.

The artifact was discovered in the foundations of a building upon the road.

An Israeli archeologist shows an 1,900-year-old half-faced oil lamp at the City of David archaeological site in Jerusalem on May 5, 2021. (Photo/Agencies)

An Israeli archeologist shows an 1,900-year-old half-faced oil lamp at the City of David archaeological site in Jerusalem on May 5, 2021. (Photo/Agencies)

An Israeli archeologist shows an 1,900-year-old half-faced oil lamp at the City of David archaeological site in Jerusalem on May 5, 2021. (Photo/Agencies)