A new archaeomagnetic study of Hellenistic pottery from Jerusalem shows how ordinary ceramic vessels can preserve information about two very different histories: the ancient city of Jerusalem during the age of the Maccabees, and the changing strength of Earth’s magnetic field.
Ancient Wine Jars Reveal Earth’s Magnetic…
A new archaeomagnetic study of Hellenistic pottery from Jerusalem shows how ordinary ceramic vessels can preserve information about two very different histories: the ancient city of Jerusalem during the age of the Maccabees, and the changing strength of Earth’s magnetic field.