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First Temple "Relic" A Forgery Gary Fitleberg, December 26, 2004Experts said an ivory pomegranate long believed to be a First Temple implement is a forgery. The revelation, announced Friday by the Israel museum, is part of a wider investigation into an alleged forgery ring. The pomegranate is in fact much older than the first Temple, built in the 6th century, BCE -- it dates to the Bronze Age. An inscription identifying it as a temple implement, is recent and a forgery. Gary Fitleberg is a Political Analyst specializing in International Relations with emphasis on Middle East affairs. Copyright © 2004 Gary Fitleberg
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