Ancient storage jars unearthed

Three remarkably well-preserved storage jars dating back thousands of years to the Middle Bronze Age have been unearthed near the site traditionally identified with the biblical Tabernacle during this year's archaeological excavations at Ancient Shiloh, in the Binyamin region of Samaria.

Researchers are examining whether the vessels were used to store agricultural products, including grapes, wine and olive oil. The announcement by the Mishkan Shiloh Foundation came days before the annual Ancient Shiloh Wine Festival on June 12.

The discovery was made as part of an annual excavation season led...