Ancient Christian ring found off Israeli coast

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An ancient ring depicting Jesus as the Good Shepherd was discovered among a hoard of treasure from shipwrecks off the Israeli coast.

The Israeli Antiquities Authority called the gold ring with a green gem an “exquisite and rare find.” It was recovered along with coins and artwork from a Roman shipwreck that went down near the port city of Caesaria around 1,700 years ago, the IAA said in a statement.

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